Armed Forces Day

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022 Celebrated the third Saturday in May every year. A single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.  This day honors everyone serving in the U.S. Military branches; Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy. There is also Armed Forces Week which typically leads up to Armed Forces Day, although it is not an official observance, many activities are planned nonetheless during the week. Originally, this day was intended to become a conglomerate of celebrations for all branches of the military. However, each branch still recognizes and observes its own day of celebration, many of which fall on the anniversary of that branch’s creation or birthday.

• Air Force Day: August 1st
• Army Day: May 1st
• Coast Guard Day: August 4th
• Marine Corps Day: November 10th
• Navy Day: October 27th
• Space Force Day: December 20th

You may also ask yourself if the National Guard and Reserves are included in Armed Forces Day 2022. Though they technically are, National Guard and Reserve members have often-complex training schedules that don’t coincide with those of other branches. Because of this, the National Guard and Reserves may choose to celebrate Armed Forces Day at any point during this week or even the entire month of May, which is Military Appreciation Month.