Defense Day (Ethiopia) Explained

Holiday Name:	Defense Day የመከላከያ ቀን
Type:	Public
Significance:	Formation of the Ethiopian National Defense Force in 1907
Date:	26 October
Scheduling:	same day each year
Duration:	1 day
Frequency:	Annual
Celebrations:	Military parardes Exhibitions Maneuvers

Defense Day (Amharic: የመከላከያ ቀን) is a national holiday in Ethiopia celebrating on 26 October to commemorate the establishment of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) in 1907. Events in this day includes military parades, exhibitions and other ceremonies.^{[1] [2]}

During the EPRDF-era, Defense Day was celebrated in February due to TPLF relating to the party history.^[3] The first day was held on 14 February 2013 under the theme of "Our constitutional loyalty and multi-national nature will be preserved."^[4]

References

1. Web site: Ethiopia Marking 116th Army Day . 2024-01-18 . ebc.et.
2. Web site: Abdu . Brook . 2019-01-23 . Army Prepares For National Defense Day The Reporter Latest Ethiopian News Today . 2024-01-18 . www.thereporterethiopia.com . en-US.
3. Web site: Account . 2022-10-26 . Ethiopia celebrated Defense Force Day . 2024-01-18 . Borkena Ethiopian News . en-US.
4. Web site: 2013-02-15 . Briefing Celebration of Ethiopia’s first Defence Forces’ Day . 2024-01-18 . Horn Affairs . en-US.