Liberation Day (Falkland Islands)
| Liberation Day | |
|---|---|
 The Liberation Memorial in Stanley | |
| Official name | Liberation Day |
| Observed by | Falkland Islands |
| Type | National Day |
| Observances | Thanksgiving service, Wreath laying, Military parade |
| Date | 14 June |
| Next time | 14 June 2025 |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Occupation of the Falkland Islands during Falklands War |
Liberation Day is the national day of the Falkland Islands[1] and commemorates the liberation of the Falkland Islanders from Argentine military occupation at the end of the Falklands War on 14 June 1982.[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]
See also
References
- ^ "Falkland Islands Public Holidays". Falkland Islands government. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Liberation Day – What's On". www.falklandislands.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Liberation Day in Falkland Islands". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Falklands announces arrangements for anniversary of Liberation Day 2017". MercoPress. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
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