Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
January 20, 2026
Tuesday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
Armed Forces Day Dates
Countries That Observe Armed Forces Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented10
Public holiday10
Bank holiday0
Office holiday1
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 10 countries represented in the available data, 10 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 1 has an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Armed Forces Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Armed Forces Day a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Armed Forces Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.