Public holiday in Armenia
National Army Day in Armenia
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
National Army Day is a nationwide public holiday in Armenia that honors the Armenian Armed Forces. It is observed each year on 28 January.
About National Army Day in Armenia
In Armenia, National Army Day is the country’s official day for recognizing the armed forces and military service. It is a public holiday across the country, so it is part of the January holiday calendar and a notable civic date for state institutions and the wider public. The day is focused on the Armenian Army as a national institution rather than on a religious or seasonal observance. For residents and travellers, its main relevance is public and ceremonial: it marks a day when attention turns to the armed forces, military personnel and the role of the army in the state’s modern history.
History
National Army Day is tied to the establishment of Armenia’s modern armed forces after independence. The holiday commemorates 28 January 1992, the date associated with the creation of the Armenian Army.
Traditions
The most common symbolic custom is public recognition of soldiers, veterans and military units. In Armenia, the day is associated with official congratulations and commemorative messages rather than with family-specific rituals or food traditions.
How National Army Day is celebrated in Armenia
The day is typically marked by state and military ceremonies, public tributes and coverage of the armed forces in the media. It is a formal occasion rather than a street festival, and observance centers on official recognition of military service.
Interesting facts
National Army Day falls in the same week as Armenia’s end-of-January public-holiday period, which can make it part of a short winter break in the civic calendar. The holiday date is fixed on 28 January.
Dates in published calendars
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
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