Territorial Defense Day 2025: How and When to Celebrate the Defender's Holiday.
According to inkorr.com: Every year, the Territorial Defense Forces Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October. In 2025, this holiday will fall on October 5th.This day is celebrated relatively recently, and this year we celebrate it for the fifth time. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, established the Territorial Defense Day in 2020 to promote the development of modern military traditions, emphasizing the important role of territorial defense in ensuring the defense capability and integrity of the country.
Since January 1, 2022, the territorial defense forces have become a separate branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Celebration of the Territorial Defense Forces Day
This year, the celebration of the Territorial Defense Forces Day takes place for the fifth time. This holiday was established by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in 2020 for the development of military traditions and strengthening the defense capability of the country.
The greetings on the Territorial Defense Day honor the courage, dignity, and valor of Ukraine's defenders. In the lead-up to the holiday, wishes for peace, happiness, and victory on all fronts—both personal and military—are expressed.
Postcards and greetings for the Territorial Defense Day are filled with gratitude for dedicated service and loyalty to the oath. They reflect support, pride, and hope for victory. Symbolic poems and prose words contribute to preserving the patriotic spirit and honoring the military who stand guard over the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The Territorial Defense Day is not only a celebration for the military but also an opportunity for all Ukrainians to honor those who selflessly protect our country. On this day, citizens acknowledge the importance of national unity and support their defenders, expressing gratitude for their courage and self-sacrifice.
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