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Armed Forces Day
Next observed on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
When is Armed Forces Day in 2026?
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Counting down to Armed Forces Day
What Armed Forces Day marks
An Armed Forces Day, alongside its branch-specific variants often referred to as Army or Soldier's Day, Navy or Sailor's Day, and Air Force or Aviator's Day, is a holiday dedicated to honoring the armed forces, or one of their branches, of a sovereign state, including their personnel, history, achievements, and sacrifices. It's often patriotic or nationalistic in nature, carrying information value outside of the conventional boundaries of a military's subculture and into the wider civilian society. Many nations around the world observe this day. It is usually distinct from a Veterans or Memorial Day, as the former is dedicated to those who previously served and the latter is dedicated to those who perished in the fulfillment of their duties.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — National holidays honoring military forces, available under CC BY-SA.
Armed Forces Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | South Korea 2026 | |
| 2027 | Friday | South Korea 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | South Korea 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | South Korea 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | South Korea 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | South Korea 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Armed Forces Day in 2026?
Armed Forces Day falls on Thursday, 1 October 2026 in South Korea.
What day of the week is Armed Forces Day 2026?
Armed Forces Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, 1 October 2026.
When is Armed Forces Day in 2027?
Armed Forces Day falls on Friday, 1 October 2027.
Where is Armed Forces Day observed?
Observed nationally in South Korea.
What does Armed Forces Day celebrate?
National holidays honoring military forces. An Armed Forces Day, alongside its branch-specific variants often referred to as Army or Soldier's Day, Navy or Sailor's Day, and Air Force or Aviator's Day, is a holiday dedicated to honoring the armed forces, or one of their branches, of a sovereign state, including their personnel, history, achievements, and sacrifices. It's often patriotic or nationalistic in nature, carrying information value outside of the conventional boundaries of a military's subculture and into the wider civilian society. Many nations around the world observe this day. It i