29 August

Slovak National Uprising Day

Slovak National Uprising Anniversary is a public holiday celebrated annually in Slovakia on August 29th. This holiday commemorates the anniversary of the allied victory in the Slovak National Uprising during World War II. It honors those who took part in the Slovak resistance movement against rule from Nazi Germany. On this day, wreaths are placed on a memorial to the Slovak National Uprising in Bratislava. The day is also marked by a military parade of the Slovak Armed Forces and an official visit of the Czech Prime Minister. The holiday has a strong connotation with the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and its communist system. As a result, many politicians steer clear of associating themselves with the holiday.

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