Navy Day (Turkmenistan)

Day of the Navy of Turkmenistan
Native name Türkmenistanyň harby-deňiz güni
DateOctober 9
TimeAll day
LocationUsually at the naval headquarters in Türkmenbaşy
Also known asNavy Day
TypeNaval Holiday
Participants
It is commonly celebrated with a naval parade or an awards ceremony.

The Day of the Navy of Turkmenistan (Turkmen: Türkmenistanyň harby-deňiz güni) is an official holiday of Turkmenistan. It was established in 2011 following an appeal by defense minister Yaylym Berdiyev to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. It was set on 9 October in honor of the presidential working visit to one of the military units located in a suburb in the city of Turkmenbashi. It is celebrated on October 9 and honors the founding of the Turkmen Naval Forces.