Liberation Day (Netherlands)
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| Liberation Day | |
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5 May | |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Liberation of the Netherlands from German occupation during World War II |
Liberation Day (Dutch: Bevrijdingsdag) is a public holiday in the Netherlands to mark the end of the Nazi occupation of the country during the Second World War.[1][2] It follows the Remembrance of the Dead (Dodenherdenking) on 4 May.[3][4]
The Netherlands were liberated by
Wageningen University
, located next door.
After liberation in 1945, Liberation Day was celebrated every five years. In 1990 the day was declared a national holiday when liberation would be remembered and celebrated every year. Festivals are held in most places in the Netherlands with parades of veterans and musical festivals throughout the whole country.
See also
- Battle of the Netherlands
- Liberation of the Netherlands
- Liberation Day
- Liberation of Arnhem
- Victory in Europe Day
- Marine memorial
References
- ^ "Public to return to Remembrance Day, Liberation Day events this year". NL Times. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ Kozak, Jackie (7 May 2021). "Town recognizes Netherlands Liberation Day". Bradford Today. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- OCLC 307462650.
- OCLC 1121204485.
External links
- (in Dutch) Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei
- WWII: Liberation of the Netherlands - The Canadian Encyclopedia
- 1st Polish armoured division liberating Netherlands
- 4th Canadian armoured division liberating Netherlands
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