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Public in Mozambique
Armed Forces Day in Mozambique
Also known as:
Revolution Day
Celebration of the military
Quick Facts
Pre-Independence
Established before national independence
🏛️ Historical
Holiday Type
Classification in Mozambique
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Mozambique
1964
Military Holiday
Honors military service and veterans
⚔️ Military
About Armed Forces Day
Celebration of the military
Honors the military forces of Sierra Leone.
Marks the swearing-in ceremony of new military recruits
Practical Information in Mozambique
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Mozambique
Marks the start of the Mozambican War of Independence in 1964.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
What this holiday commemorates
- 1964 Samora Machel helps coordinate FRELIMO's early military operations as the movement officially launches its armed campaign, distinguishing himself in N... · Mozambique
- 1964 Marcelino dos Santos's diplomatic campaign intensifies as FRELIMO initiates its armed guerrilla war against Portuguese rule in northern Mozambique. · Mozambique
On this day in African history
- 1961 The Rwandan electorate votes to terminate the monarchy and confirm the republic in a United Nations referendum. · Rwanda
- 1962 The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is formally proclaimed. Ferhat Abbas is elected the President of the provisional government.
- 1964 The Mozambican War of Independence against Portugal begins.
In Mozambique, around 1964
- 1964 Samora Machel helps coordinate FRELIMO's early military operations as the movement officially launches its armed campaign, distinguishing himself in N... · Mozambique
- 1964 Marcelino dos Santos's diplomatic campaign intensifies as FRELIMO initiates its armed guerrilla war against Portuguese rule in northern Mozambique. · Mozambique
Historical Timeline
1964
Instituted in Mozambique
🇲🇿Holiday officially established in Mozambique
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Mozambique
🇲🇿Final celebration recorded in Mozambique
⏰ Last ObservedAlternative & Historical Names in Mozambique
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Mozambique
Also Known As:
Revolution Day
Current Status in Mozambique
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Mozambique
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: September 25, 2024