August 30 Victory Day 2026
Date: August 30, 2026 (Sunday)
Type: Public Holiday
Until next holiday
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History
Made Official In: 1924
On August 30, 1922, the Turkish army under the command of Mustafa Kemal Pasha defeated the Greek forces at Dumlupınar in the Great Offensive. This victory determined the military outcome of the Turkish War of Independence and paved the way for the Treaty of Lausanne. In 1924, it was officially declared as 'Victory Day'. It is also celebrated as Turkish Armed Forces Day.
Features
- Victory of the Great Offensive (August 26-30, 1922)
- Turkish Armed Forces Day
- State ceremony at Anıtkabir
- Military parades
- All government institutions closed
💡 Interesting Fact
The Battle of the Commander-in-Chief on August 30, 1922 lasted only one day but determined the fate of the Turkish War of Independence. İzmir was liberated on September 9, and the Armistice of Mudanya was signed on October 11.