Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia - 2024
23 Feb 2024, Friday
Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
How many days ago was Defender of the Fatherland Day 2024? [Countup]
How many months ago was Defender of the Fatherland Day 2024?
2 Months, 7 Days
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9 Weeks, 4 Days
How many days ago was Defender of the Fatherland Day 2024?
67 Days
How many hours ago was Defender of the Fatherland Day 2024?
1,608 Hours
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96,480 Minutes
When was Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia 2024?
23 February 2024, Friday
About: Defender of the Fatherland Day
Defender of the Fatherland Day is a holiday observed in Russia, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. It is celebrated on 23 February, except in Kazakhstan, where it is celebrated on 7 May. Ukraine abolished the holiday starting 1992 and, after the Revolution of Dignity, has instated the somewhat similar Defender of Ukraine Day on 1 October.
| Observed by | Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan |
|---|---|
| Significance | Celebrates the armed forces and commemorates the founding of the Red Army |
| Observances | Wreath laying ceremonies, concerts, parades |
| Date | 23 February |
| date | 23 February |
| Frequency | annual |
| Wikidata description | holiday observed in several former republics of the Soviet Union |
| Wikidata id | Q163708 |
| Wikidata label | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| Wikidata aliases | Array |
Defender of the Fatherland Day (2024) in other countries.
| S.no. | Country | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belarus | 23 Feb, Friday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Observance |
| 2 | Kazakhstan | 07 May, Tuesday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National holiday |
| 3 | Kyrgyzstan | 23 Feb, Friday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National holiday |
| 4 | Russia | 23 Feb, Friday | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National holiday |