Police and Internal Affairs Servicemen's Day Russian: День сотрудника органов внутренних дел Российской Федерации | |
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Observed by | Russia (under the name of Police and Internal Affairs Servicemen's Day) Belarus (celebrated as Police Day) Kyrgyzstan (celebrated as Police Day) Kazakhstan (celebrated as Police Day) Moldova (celebrated as Police Day) Tajikistan (celebrated as Police Day) Uzbekistan (celebrated under the Russian name) Ukraine (celebrated as National Police Day) |
Significance | Celebrates the founding of the national police/acts as the professional holiday for police officers |
Observances | Wreath laying ceremonies, concerts, parades |
Date | November 10 |
Frequency | annual |
Police and Internal Affairs Servicemen's Day (Russian: День сотрудника органов внутренних дел), commonly known outside Russia as the Day of the Police (Russian: День полиции; Kazakh: Полиция күні; Tajik: Рӯзи милитсия; Kyrgyz: ИИМ күнү; Belarusian: Дзень паліцыі; Ukrainian: День поліції; Romanian: Ziua de poliție, Uzbek: Politsiya kuni) is a public holiday celebrated in Russia and most post-Soviet republics which honors all those serving in their national police. Russia, the most notable country to celebrate the holiday, was a pioneer in this celebration, using the occasion to honor the Police of Russia.