Victory Day (Turkey)

Victory Day
Soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces during the Victory Day parade, 30 August 2007.
Official nameZafer Bayramı (Turkish)
Also calledTurkish Armed Forces Day
The Thirtieth of August
Observed by Turkey
 Northern Cyprus
TypeNational
SignificanceThe day in 1922 that the Battle of Dumlupınar was won by the Turkish army
CelebrationsMilitary parades, aerobatics demonstrations, concerts, events at military schools
Date30 August
Next time30 August 2025 (2025-08-30)
Frequencyannual

Victory Day (Turkish: Zafer Bayramı), also known as Turkish Armed Forces Day (Turkish: Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri Günü),[1] is a public holiday in Turkey commemorating the decisive victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar, on 30 August 1922. It is also observed by Northern Cyprus.[2]

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