Armistice Day in Serbia commemorates the end of World War I and honors Serbian soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives. It is symbolized by the Natalie's Ramonda flower and marked by ceremonies, memorials, and national remembrance.

When is Armistice Day?

Armistice Day in Serbia is celebrated every year on November 11.

The following is the list of Armistice Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Armistice Day?

On November 11, 1918, Germany signed an armistice with the Allies in Compiègne, France, ending the fighting on the Western Front and effectively bringing World War I to a close.

Like many Allied nations, Serbia chose November 11 to commemorate the end of the war and honor those who fought and died.

Serbia played a crucial role at the very start of WWI, as the war began after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo (June 28, 1914).

The country faced devastating consequences: roughly 1.1 million people died (about 25% of the population), including soldiers and civilians, and the Serbian army endured the Albanian retreat (1915–1916), one of the harshest ordeals of the war.

Despite immense losses, Serbia emerged on the victorious side, and its sacrifices were instrumental in the creation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia) in 1918.

After WWI, many countries began commemorating Armistice Day to honor the fallen. In Serbia, November 11 was recognized as a day of remembrance for soldiers and civilians who died in the war.

The official symbol of Armistice Day in Serbia is the Natalie's Ramonda flower (Ramonda nathaliae), a plant native to Serbia that symbolizes resilience and rebirth, as it can revive when watered after appearing withered.

It is often worn with the Albany Cross ribbon, honoring soldiers who survived the retreat through Albania.

Armistice Day was formally reintroduced as a state holiday in 2012. Today, it stands as a solemn reminder of the heavy toll of WWI on Serbia and the enduring spirit of its people.