30 August

Victory Day (Türkiye)

Victory Day, known in Türkiye as Zafer Bayramı, is observed on 30 August. It commemorates the Turkish victory at the Battle of Dumlupınar in 1922, a key moment in the Turkish War of Independence. The day is marked with official ceremonies, wreath-laying, flags, military events and public reflection on independence, national identity and the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Event Suggestions:
• Creating a timeline about the Turkish War of Independence and Victory Day
• Exploring Turkish symbols, music or stories with cultural context
• Hosting a discussion on independence, public memory and national identity

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