Liberation Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Weekday
Saturday
Week
33
Day of year
227
Country
🇰🇷 KR
KRW
About this holiday
Liberation Day commemorates a country's liberation from occupation or oppressive rule, most commonly the end of World War II occupation in Europe. It is marked with memorial ceremonies, veterans' tributes and national celebrations; the date and historical context vary by country.
Liberation Day · 2025–2030
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