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When is Army Day 2026?
Army Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Tuesday, January 6, 2026 and the last is Sunday, December 6, 2026, across 9 countries.
Army Day in Ukraine is a special annual observance dedicated to the nation's armed forces on December 6.
Also listed as Army Day Holiday.
See January 6 on the world mapArmy Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | January 6Tuesday |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | January 20Tuesday |
| 🇦🇲 ArmeniaԲանակի օր | January 28Wednesday |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | May 27Wednesday |
| 🇬🇹 GuatemalaArmy Day Holiday | June 29Monday |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | June 30Tuesday |
| 🇨🇳 China | August 1Saturday |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | September 2Wednesday |
| 🇨🇱 ChileDía de las Glorias del Ejército | September 19Saturday |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | October 21Wednesday |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | December 6Sunday |
Questions about Army Day
- When is Army Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 6, January 20, January 28, May 27, June 29 and June 30 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Army Day?
- Army Day is marked in 9 countries: Armenia, Chile, China, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Mali, Nicaragua and Ukraine.
- Is Army Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Armenia, Chile, Guatemala, Honduras, Iraq, Mali and Nicaragua. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- New Year's Day January 1
- Christmas Day January 5
- Independence Day January 1
- Father's Day January 4
- Christmas Eve January 5
- New Year January 1
- Constitution Day January 7
- Epiphany January 5
- Victory Day January 2
- Republic Day January 1
- Children's Day January 6
- Liberation Day January 1