Navy Day (Turkmenistan)
| Native name | Türkmenistanyň harby-deňiz güni |
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| Date | October 9 |
| Time | All day |
| Location | Usually at the naval headquarters in Türkmenbaşy |
| Also known as | Navy Day |
| Type | Naval Holiday |
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| 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.