Bucharest, October 25, 2025 — The Europe Today: Romania today celebrates Armed Forces Day, a national occasion dedicated to honoring the bravery, sacrifice, and service of the Romanian military throughout history.
Observed annually on October 25, the Day of the Romanian Armed Forces holds deep symbolic meaning, commemorating both the liberation of the country’s last occupied territory during World War II and the enduring role of the armed forces in safeguarding Romania’s independence and sovereignty.
The tradition of dedicating a national day to the armed forces is relatively recent. Since the reestablishment of the Romanian military in 1830 and the creation of the modern army following the Union of 1859, there had been no specific celebration devoted to the institution. The decision to establish October 25 as Armed Forces Day was made in recognition of a defining moment in Romania’s modern history — the liberation of Carei, the last part of the national territory freed by the Romanian Army on October 25, 1944, during the Second World War.
Since then, this date has become a powerful symbol of courage, unity, and patriotism, serving as a tribute to fallen heroes and a reminder of the armed forces’ vital role in defending national integrity.
Today, Romania’s Armed Forces continue to play a key role both at home and abroad. As a member of NATO and the European Union, Romania has actively contributed to peacekeeping, stabilization, and humanitarian missions across the globe. The Romanian military’s professionalism and commitment have been instrumental in fulfilling NATO interoperability standards and strengthening European security cooperation.
The Romanian Armed Forces remain one of the most respected institutions in the country, trusted by citizens as a cornerstone of national stability and a guarantor of sovereignty and independence.
Armed Forces Day is marked by military ceremonies, wreath-laying events, and tributes to veterans and active-duty personnel across the country. The celebrations bring together servicemen and women, veterans, public officials, and citizens from all walks of life, reflecting the unity between the army and the people it serves.
As Romania honors its soldiers past and present, the celebration of Romanian Armed Forces Day stands as a testament to the nation’s enduring values of courage, duty, and patriotism.
Happy Romanian Armed Forces Day!
