Introduction

For the entire Armed Forces of Ukraine, Armed Forces Day (Ukrainian: День Збройних сил України) is celebrated on 06 December, with fireworks displays and gun salutes nationwide.

This holiday was established in 1993 by a resolution passed by the Verkhovna Rada.

Individual Service Days

• Ground Forces Day for the Ukrainian Ground Forces is celebrated on 12 December.
• Navy Day for the Ukrainian Navy is celebrated on the first Sunday of July since June 2015.
• Air Force Day is the first Saturday in August.

Other Military Holidays

• 23 May – Naval Infantry Day.
• 08 July – Air Defence Forces Day.
• 08 August – Signal Corps Day.
• 07 September – Military Intelligence Forces Day.
• 09 September – Armoured Forces Day.
• 14 September – Mobilized Servicemen Day.
• 14 October – Defender of Ukraine Day.
• 29 October – Finance Officers Day.
• 03 November – Rocket Forces and Artillery Day.
• 03 November – Corps of Engineers Day.
• 21 November – Air Assault Forces Day.
• 23 December – Operational Servicemen Day.