Yamashita Surrender Day in Philippines

In 2026, Yamashita Surrender Day falls on Thursday, 3 September 2026.

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About Yamashita Surrender Day

Yamashita Surrender Day commemorates the historic surrender of Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita in Baguio City in 1945, which signaled the end of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. It is a regional holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region. The event serves as a reminder of the conclusion of World War II hostilities in the region.

Yamashita Surrender Day dates in Philippines

Observance dates for Yamashita Surrender Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).

3 Sep 2023

Sunday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2023

3 Sep 2024

Tuesday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2024

3 Sep 2025

Wednesday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2025

3 Sep 2026

Thursday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2026

3 Sep 2027

Friday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2027

3 Sep 2028

Sunday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2028

3 Sep 2029

Monday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2029

3 Sep 2030

Tuesday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2030

3 Sep 2031

Wednesday · Yamashita Surrender Day

2031

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