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When is Defender of the Fatherland Day 2026?
Defender of the Fatherland Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, February 23, 2026 and the last is Thursday, May 7, 2026, across 3 countries.
Many Russians celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day on February 23, when they honor military forces and veterans.
See February 23 on the world mapDefender of the Fatherland Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | February 23Monday |
| 🇷🇺 RussiaДень защитника Отечества | February 23Monday |
| 🇰🇿 KazakhstanОтан Қорғаушы күні | May 7Thursday |
Questions about Defender of the Fatherland Day
- When is Defender of the Fatherland Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 23 and May 7. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day?
- Defender of the Fatherland Day is marked in 3 countries: Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia.
- Is Defender of the Fatherland Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Kazakhstan and Russia. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Ramadan Start February 18
- National Day February 4
- Republic Day January 1
- Carnival February 16
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Ash Wednesday February 18
- Revolution Day January 3
- Family Day February 16
- Flag Day February 24
- Lunar New Year February 16