BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260509T021143 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River\, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries\, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil's most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida\, one of the largest churches in the world\, to pay tribute. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260509T021143 CREATED:20250717T040107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T030610Z UID:10000406-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day Tajikistan DESCRIPTION:Victory Day marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front of World War II). In Tajikistan\, as in other former Soviet republics\, it is a deeply significant holiday that honors the sacrifices made by Tajik soldiers and civilians during World War II. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day is observed annually on May 9. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nTajikistan was part of the Soviet Union as the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic. Over 300\,000 Tajiks were conscripted into the Red Army\, and nearly 92\,000 died\, and tens of thousands more were wounded or never returned. \nThough Tajikistan was far from the frontlines\, the republic contributed agricultural products\, raw materials\, and industrial goods to the Soviet war effort. \nVictory over Nazi Germany on May 9\, 1945\, was celebrated across the USSR\, including in Tajikistan\, as a day of national triumph and mourning. \nIn 1945\, May 9 was officially declared as Victory Day by the Soviet Union. Tajik SSR began commemorating the day with military parades\, ceremonies\, and honors for veterans. \nIn 1965\, Victory Day was declared a non-working public holiday across the USSR to mark the 20th anniversary of victory. \nAfter the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991\, Tajikistan retained May 9 as an official public holiday. The country continued to celebrate the heroism of WWII veterans\, many of whom were still alive in the 1990s. \nVictory Day also gained deeper meaning as Tajikistan emerged from its own civil war (1992–1997)\, reinforcing themes of peace and resilience. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-tajikistan/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Victory-Day-Tajikistan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260509T021143 CREATED:20251004T192834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192834Z UID:10000647-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Liberation Day (Jersey) DESCRIPTION:Liberation Day in Jersey is marking the island's freedom from German occupation at the end of World War II in 1945. It is Jersey's national day\, commemorating the return of peace and the restoration of democracy after nearly five years under occupation. Liberation Day is both a celebration of freedom and a tribute to resilience and remembrance. \nWhen is Liberation Day?\nLiberation Day in Jersey is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Liberation Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Liberation DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Liberation Day?\nDuring World War II\, the Channel Islands (including Jersey\, Guernsey\, Alderney\, and Sark) were the only British territories occupied by German forces. The German occupation began on July 1\, 1940\, after the British government decided the islands were indefensible and evacuated most military forces. \nFor nearly five years\, islanders lived under strict German rule\, facing curfews\, food shortages\, forced labor\, censorship\, and deportations. The occupation deeply affected everyday life\, though many islanders maintained quiet resistance and hope for eventual liberation. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Germany officially surrendered\, marking Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The next morning\, May 9\, British liberation forces arrived in St. Helier Harbour\, Jersey's capital. The Union Flag was raised again over the island\, symbolizing the end of occupation and the return of freedom. The same day\, Guernsey was also liberated; Alderney and Sark followed shortly after. \nMay 9 was declared Liberation Day\, becoming Jersey's national day of celebration and remembrance. It replaced the traditional May Day festivities as the island's most significant public holiday. \nLiberation Day honors both the joy of freedom and the endurance of those who lived through the occupation—including islanders who were deported\, imprisoned\, or separated from loved ones. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/liberation-day-jersey/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Liberation-Day-Jersey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260509T021143 CREATED:20251004T210910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T210910Z UID:10000649-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Europe Day (Luxembourg) DESCRIPTION:Europe Day in Luxembourg marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration (1950)\, which laid the foundation for the European Union. Luxembourg\, the birthplace of Robert Schuman and a founding member of the EU\, proudly observes this day as an official public holiday. The celebration honors peace\, unity and European cooperation that highlight the nation's central role in building a united Europe. \nWhen is Europe Day?\nEurope Day in Luxembourg is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Europe Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Europe DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Europe Day?\nEurope Day marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration\, delivered on May 9\, 1950\, by Robert Schuman\, the French Foreign Minister who was born in Luxembourg City. In his declaration\, Schuman proposed uniting Europe's coal and steel industries under a single authority to prevent future wars—an idea that became the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) in 1951. This initiative laid the foundation for the modern European Union\, promoting peace\, stability\, and economic cooperation after the devastation of World War II. \nLuxembourg was one of the six founding members of the ECSC (along with France\, Germany\, Italy\, Belgium\, and the Netherlands). Its strategic location and strong support for European integration made it a key player in the early development of the European project. \nAlthough Europe Day was recognized across the EU as a day of European unity since 1985\, it wasn't a public holiday in most countries. \nIn 2019\, Luxembourg became the first EU member state to officially designate May 9 as a public holiday. \nThe move reflected the country's deep commitment to European integration and honored Robert Schuman's legacy as a founding father of the EU. For Luxembourg\, Europe Day is more than a celebration\, it's a reminder of the nation's historic contribution to European unity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/europe-day-luxembourg/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Europe-Day-Luxembourg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260509T021143 CREATED:20251012T041741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T041741Z UID:10000700-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (Russia) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in Russia commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and honors the sacrifice and heroism of those who fought in the Great Patriotic War. It is marked by military parades\, fireworks and remembrance ceremonies across the nation. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Russia is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nIn Russia and much of the former Soviet Union\, World War II is remembered as the Great Patriotic War\, which began on June 22\, 1941\, when Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The war became one of the deadliest and most decisive conflicts in human history\, claiming the lives of over 27 million Soviet citizens\, both military and civilian. \nDespite the enormous loss and devastation\, the Soviet Union played a crucial role in defeating Nazi Germany\, with landmark battles such as Stalingrad (1942–1943) and Kursk (1943) turning the tide in favor of the Allies. The final Soviet offensive ended with the capture of Berlin in May 1945. \nOn May 8\, 1945\, Germany signed an act of unconditional surrender in Reims\, France\, marking the end of the war in Europe. However\, because of time zone differences\, the surrender took effect in Moscow after midnight\, on May 9. Thus\, the Soviet Union declared May 9\, 1945\, as Victory Day. The next day\, Joseph Stalin announced the victory to the Soviet people\, and massive celebrations erupted across Moscow and other cities. \nIn 1946\, May 9 became an official holiday\, though it was not yet a public day off. During the late 1940s and 1950s\, official celebrations were subdued. Veterans\, however\, continued to observe the day privately\, visiting war memorials and honoring fallen comrades. \nIn 1965\, on the 20th anniversary of victory\, Leonid Brezhnev restored Victory Day as a major state holiday and declared it a non-working day across the USSR. In the 1970s and 1980s\, Victory Day became one of the most significant Soviet holidays. \nThe 1985\, 40th anniversary saw massive celebrations and recognition of war veterans as heroes of the nation. \nFollowing the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991\, newly independent republics adopted their own forms of remembrance\, but Russia retained May 9 as its principal Victory Day holiday. In modern Russia\, the day serves both as a commemoration of sacrifice and a display of national strength and continuity. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-russia/ CATEGORIES:Historical Holiday,War ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Victory-Day-in-Russia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260509T021143 CREATED:20251103T040925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T040925Z UID:10000742-1778284800-1778371199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Victory Day (Belarus) DESCRIPTION:Victory Day in Belarus commemorates the end of World War II in Europe and honors the immense sacrifices made by Belarusians during the conflict. Known locally as the Great Patriotic War\, it holds deep emotional and historical significance\, over a quarter of the population perished during the Nazi occupation. Victory Day stands as a solemn yet proud celebration of courage\, resilience and national unity. \nWhen is Victory Day?\nVictory Day in Belarus is celebrated on May 9 every year. \nThe following is the list of Victory Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2020Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2021Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2022Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2023Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2024Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2025Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2026Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2027Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2031Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2033Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2034Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2036Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2037Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2038Sunday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2039Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2041Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2042Friday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2043Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2044Monday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2048Saturday \n \n Victory DayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Victory Day?\nVictory Day is one of the most significant and emotional holidays in Belarus\, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War\, as World War II is known in the former Soviet Union. The day honors the extraordinary sacrifice\, courage\, and endurance of the Belarusian people\, who suffered more than almost any other nation during the war. \nWhen Nazi forces invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941\, Belarus—then the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR)—became one of the first targets. Within weeks\, most of the country was occupied\, and it endured some of the war's most brutal atrocities. Entire villages were burned\, and countless civilians were executed. An estimated 2.2 to 2.5 million Belarusians\, about one-quarter of the population\, died during the conflict. \nDespite this devastation\, Belarus became a center of partisan resistance. Tens of thousands of Belarusian men and women joined underground movements that sabotaged enemy operations and aided the Soviet Army. Their courage helped weaken Nazi control and contributed to the eventual liberation of the country in July 1944 during Operation Bagration\, one of the war's largest and most decisive offensives. \nFollowing the end of World War II in Europe on May 9\, 1945\, the Soviet Union declared the day Victory Day\, commemorating the triumph over fascism and honoring all who had fought and fallen. In Belarus\, the day quickly became a symbol not only of victory but also of collective endurance and national rebirth. \nAfter gaining independence in 1991\, Belarus retained Victory Day as a national holiday\, continuing many of the traditions established during Soviet times. The day is marked by military parades in Minsk\, wreath-laying ceremonies at war memorials\, veterans' gatherings\, and fireworks displays. \nToday\, Victory Day remains a deeply personal and national occasion—a time for honoring veterans\, remembering the fallen\, and celebrating peace. It reminds Belarusians of their extraordinary resilience during one of the darkest chapters in human history and of their lasting commitment to preserving the memory of those who gave their lives for freedom. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/victory-day-belarus/ CATEGORIES:Memorial Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Victory-Day-Belarus.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR