Army Day

January 28, Sunday

Army Day is a public holiday in Armenia and Republic of Artsakh celebrated on 28 January. It honors the troops of the Armed Forces of Armenia.

Army Day was first celebrated in 2001, same year when the President of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan, signed Army Day into law as an official holiday and a non-working day. Usually officials visit Yerablur memorial to pay homage to the fallen Armenian soldiers who lost their life defending the homeland. Flowers are laid at the graves of notable military leaders such as, Vazgen Sargsyan and Andranik Ozanyan. The President of Armenia, the Catholicos of All Armenians, the Chief of the General Staff and the Defence minister of Armenia also attend the celebrations. In the Republic of Artsakh, 28 January is known as Homeland Defender's Day in the Artsakh Defence Army.

Army Day