Day of Uprising Against Occupation

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AKA Name	Slovak National Day, Dan upora proti okupatorju
ℹ Hashtags	#ResistanceDDay
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2026 Date	27 April 2026
2027 Date	27 April 2027

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Monday, 27 Apr

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Translated from Slovenian Show original To all Slovenian women and men, I wish a happy celebration of the Day of Uprising Against the Occupier. The day chosen as a holiday isn't exactly the right one; we live in a democracy, where we must also accept that with which we disagree. God bless Slovenia! 0:22 978 KB Load video
— Srečo Pavelšek 🇸🇮 🇪🇺 (@Srecko_Pavelsek) April 26, 2026

Translated from Slovenian Show original By the way, I didn't listen to Events and Echoes on Val 202 today, where they're good at sports too, and damn, when chasing motorcyclists, in response some motorcyclist mentions the desire to keep the previous government probably, because the pro-communist motorcyclist is also Show more Load image 23 KB
— Arh Slavko (@slavkoarh8) April 27, 2026

Translated from Slovenian Show original [LET'S WAKE UP] In broad daylight, we watch as they steal from us. We know where the money goes. We know who's taking it. Higher taxes. Higher contributions. Corruption right before our eyes. And meanwhile… the people bicker about trivial things. Our boys, the healthiest Show more 2:16 7 MB Load video
— Stranka Straža - Katoliška narodna stranka (@StrankaStraza) April 27, 2026

Day of Uprising Against Occupation (SVN) History

Day of Uprising Against Occupation, also known as Resistance Day, commemorates the establishment of the Liberation Front in 1941. On 6 April 1941, Slovenia, then a part of Yugoslavia, was occupied by Nazi Germany and then by the fascist regimes of Italy and Hungary. Later that month, on 26 April 1941, in response to foreign occupation, Slovenia formed the Liberation Front of the Slovene Nation. The Liberation Front became an army against the fascist regimes.

Day of Uprising Against Occupation is celebrated annually 27 April, the day after the Liberation Front was founded. It has been celebrated officially as Resistance Day since Slovenia's independence in 1991.

Top 3 Facts for 2026 Day of Uprising Against Occupation (SVN) in the EU

The Liberation Front's leader was Boris Kidric.
On 16 April 1941, 10 days after Nazi Germany first invaded Slovenia, Yugoslav authorities surrendered in Belgrade.
Homeland is one
Given to all
And one is life
And one is death - Oton Zupancic, famed Slovenian poet

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Day of Uprising Against Occupation Top Events and Things to Do

Head to Medana's Local Celebration which coincides with the day. There is music, dance, food and commemorative activities.
Generate awareness on social media using hashtags such as #AgaisntOccupation, #Slovenia and #LiberationFront.
Attend the official celebration in the capital of Ljubljana. A moment of silence is observed for the fallen in the war and high-standing political officials make public speeches.
Take a moment for personal reflection on the significance of this day and the values it represents. Light a candle or observe a minute of silence to honor the memories of those who fought against occupation.
Watch a documentary about Slovenia and Yugoslavia during the Second World War. Some of our favourites include: The Kingdom of Yugoslavia in World War II, War In the Balkans and Tito's Murder Squads.

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