Victory Day, also known as Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders, is a public holiday in Croatia, and it is observed on August 5 each year.
Victory Day commemorates the anniversary when the Croatian Army took the city of Knin during Operation Storm, which effectively ended the Republic of Serbian Krajina proto-state.
In August 1990, a referendum was held in regions with a substantial Serb population, which was later formed into a proto-state, the Republic of Serbian Krajina. Croatian government sent police forces to seize their weapon, which led to the Log Revolution.
On December 19, 1991, the Republic of Serbian Krajina self-proclaimed independence, and the constitution came into effect the same day. In 1995, the Republic of Serbian Krajina was disbanded when Croats retook territory.
The following is the list of Victory Day in Croatia from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Day | Aug 05, 2022 | Friday |
| Victory Day | Aug 05, 2023 | Saturday |
| Victory Day | Aug 05, 2024 | Monday |
| Victory Day | Aug 05, 2025 | Tuesday |
| Victory Day | Aug 05, 2026 | Wednesday |
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