Public holiday in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Victory Day in Azerbaijan
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Azerbaijani Victory Day is a nationwide public holiday in Azerbaijan commemorating the country’s victory in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. It marks the anniversary of the capture of Shusha, which became a symbol of the military outcome.
About Azerbaijani Victory Day in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, Victory Day is a state holiday that commemorates the military outcome of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. It is observed nationwide and is closely associated with the capture of Shusha, a turning point widely linked with the end of the fighting. The day has strong national significance because it reflects a major recent event in Azerbaijan’s modern history. In practical terms, it is a day for official remembrance and public attention to the veterans, soldiers and events associated with the war.
History
Victory Day was established by a presidential order dated 3 December 2020, designating 8 November as the annual day of commemoration. The date was chosen to mark the capture of Shusha during the 2020 war, which was followed by the ceasefire agreement that ended the fighting later that month.
Traditions
Public observance is generally centered on remembrance rather than leisure. Common symbolic expressions include official references to the armed forces and the victory in the war, and the display of national colors is often associated with the day.
How Azerbaijani Victory Day is celebrated in Azerbaijan
The day is marked with official ceremonies and public statements, especially in Baku. Media coverage and commemorative programming focus on the events of the 2020 war and on the significance of Shusha.
Interesting facts
Victory Day falls on 8 November in Azerbaijan. It is separate from Republic Day, which commemorates a different stage in the country’s modern statehood.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 Nov 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.