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Dates of Day of the Soldier

2026 El Salvador Thursday, May 7thDay of the Soldier

2025 El Salvador Wednesday, May 7thDay of the Soldier

2024 El Salvador Tuesday, May 7thDay of the Soldier

2023 El Salvador Sunday, May 7thDay of the Soldier

2022 El Salvador Saturday, May 7thDay of the Soldier

Summary

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Day of the Soldier in El Salvador.

This day marks the anniversary of the founding of the country's armed forces in 1824.

The Forces have three branches: the Salvadoran Army, the Salvadoran Air Force and the Navy of El Salvador.

The Day of the Soldier is marked with a grand parade involving the three branches of the Armed Forces. The parade is followed by celebrations and ceremonial activities which relatives and friends of members of the soldiers are allowed to attend.

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