Defender of the Fatherland Day
Defender of the Fatherland Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
February 23, 2026
Monday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
Defender of the Fatherland Day Dates
Countries That Observe Defender of the Fatherland Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented2
Public holiday2
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 2 countries represented in the available data, 2 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About Defender of the Fatherland Day
Defender of the Fatherland Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Defender of the Fatherland Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Defender of the Fatherland 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 Defender of the Fatherland Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.