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46 events across 16 countries
National Day (Merdeka)Independence DayDownfall of the DergPancasila Day
📋 National Days — 2026 Calendar
46 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- Republic DayMon, Jan 26
- Constitution DayTue, Jan 13
- Independence DayThu, Jan 1
- Army DayTue, Jan 6
- Army DayTue, Jan 20
- Independence DaySun, Jan 4
February
- Union DayThu, Feb 12
March
- Armed Forces DayFri, Mar 27
- Revolution DaySun, Mar 8
- Lao People's Revolutionary Party DaySun, Mar 22
- Adwa Victory DayMon, Mar 2
April
- National Sovereignty and Children's DayThu, Apr 23
- Mujahideen Victory DayTue, Apr 28
- Independence Day (Evacuation Day)Fri, Apr 17
May
- Downfall of the DergThu, May 28
- Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayTue, May 19
- Unity DayFri, May 22
- Martyrs' DayWed, May 6
- Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
June
- Independence DayFri, Jun 12
- Pancasila DayMon, Jun 1
- Yang di-Pertuan Agong's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- Revolution DayTue, Jun 30
July
- Martyrs' DaySun, Jul 19
- Republic DayTue, Jul 14
- Democracy and National Unity DayWed, Jul 15
August
- National Day (Merdeka)Mon, Aug 31
- Independence DayMon, Aug 17
- Victory DaySun, Aug 30
- National DaySun, Aug 9
- Afghan Independence DayWed, Aug 19
- Independence DaySat, Aug 15
September
- Martyrs' and Ahmad Shah Massoud DayWed, Sep 9
- Malaysia DayWed, Sep 16
- September 26 Revolution DaySat, Sep 26
October
- Republic DayThu, Oct 29
- October 14 National DayWed, Oct 14
- October Liberation War DayTue, Oct 6
- Iraqi Independence DaySat, Oct 3
- Gandhi JayantiFri, Oct 2
November
- Commemoration Day (Martyrs' Day)Mon, Nov 30
- Independence Day (Republic Day)Thu, Nov 26
- National DayFri, Nov 20
- November 30 Independence DayMon, Nov 30
December
- National DayWed, Dec 2 – Thu, Dec 3
- National Day (Lao PDR Day)Wed, Dec 2
National Days 2026 — Every Country
Days commemorating a nation's founding, independence, or other significant national milestones. In 2026, there are 46 national days across 16 countries, spanning every month of the year.
June4 events · 4 countries
- Jun 1Pancasila Day
- Jun 1Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday
- Jun 12Independence Day
- Jun 30Revolution Day
July3 events · 3 countries
- Jul 14Republic Day
- Jul 15Democracy and National Unity Day
- Jul 19Martyrs' Day
August6 events · 6 countries
- Aug 9National Day
- Aug 15Independence Day
- Aug 17Independence Day
- Aug 19Afghan Independence Day
- Aug 30Victory Day
- Aug 31National Day (Merdeka)
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Unlock all months →Frequently Asked Questions
- How many national days are there worldwide in 2026?
- There are 46 national days across 16 countries in 2026.
- What is a national day?
- Days commemorating a nation's founding, independence, or other significant national milestones.
- Which countries have national days in 2026?
- 16 countries observe national days in 2026. Browse the monthly breakdown above to see events by country.
- How do I export national days dates to my calendar?
- Click the export button on any event card or use the toolbar at the top to download all national days dates to Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.
