Liberation Day (Falkland Islands) Explained

Holiday Name:Liberation Day
Type:national
Longtype:National Day
Official Name:Liberation Day
Observedby:Falkland Islands
Duration:1 day
Frequency:annual
Scheduling:same day each year
Date:14 June
Observances:Thanksgiving service, Wreath laying, Military parade
Relatedto:Occupation of the Falkland Islands during Falklands War

Liberation Day is the National Day of the Falkland Islands and commemorates the liberation of the Falkland Islanders from Argentine military occupation at the end of the Falklands War on 14 June 1982.[1] [2]

It is celebrated every year on 14 June (observed on 15 June when 14th is a Sunday) and is a public holiday.[3] Commemorations include a thanksgiving service at Christ Church Cathedral, followed by wreath laying at the Liberation Memorial and a military parade in Stanley.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Wagstaff, Will. Falkland Islands. 2018-12-14. Bradt Travel Guides. 9781784776183. en.
  2. Web site: Falklands' people celebrate Liberation Day from Argentine occupying forces. MercoPress. en. 2019-06-14.
  3. Web site: Liberation Day in Falkland Islands. www.timeanddate.com. en. 2018-03-04.
  4. News: Falklands announces arrangements for anniversary of Liberation Day 2017. MercoPress. 2018-03-04.