Skip to content
Armed Forces Day logo

117 days to go

Armed Forces Day

27 June 2026

Flickr Facebook Twitter
Newsletter Flickr Facebook Twitter
  • HomeHome
  • About
    • Armed Forces Day
    • Reserves Day
  • Find Events
  • Get Involved
    • How To Get Involved
    • Organise your own event
    • Register Your Event
    • Event Funding
    • Rushmoor Borough Council (Aldershot and Farnborough) announced as the host for the Armed Forces Day National Event 2026
  • Resources
    • Branding and logos
    • Digital Toolkit
    • Employer Toolkit
    • Official Imagery
    • Learning Resources
  • #SaluteOurForces
Armed Forces Day logo

27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day

Tag: Hosts


Bids open to host annual Armed Forces Day National Event in 2019

15 January 2018

The Ministry of Defence is inviting expressions of interest from communities across the UK to become the next Armed Forces Day NationalΒ event host.

Read more

Contact details

For specific event enquiries please see the Events page for contact details.

For general enquiries, please email armedforcesday-events@mod.gov.uk

For media enquiries, please email DDC-PR-EVENTS@mod.gov.uk

Links

  • Sign up to our newsletter
  • Grants Portal
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Privacy Statement and Cookies Policy
ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @ArmedForcesDay ·
27 Feb 2027444171234025940

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡· British and French paratroopers working side by side.

πŸ’ͺ During Exercise Orion, personnel carried out a casualty evacuation under pressure, training together to be ready for real-world crises.

🫑 Whenever and wherever: together.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @ArmedForcesDay ·
23 Feb 2025858272335372799

🚨 CALL FOR STORIES! 🚨

Are you a serial Armed Forces Day organiser?

We want to hear why you got involved, what you love about the role and what the Armed Forces community means to you. πŸ’™

✏️ Email ddc-pr-events@mod.gov.uk to share your story.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @ArmedForcesDay ·
21 Feb 2025119601999114407

πŸŽͺ Hosting an event for Armed Forces Day?

The Ministry of Defence has grants of up to Β£10,000 available to support local organisers with the costs.

πŸ—“οΈ Make sure you apply by 31 March 2026 πŸ‘‡

https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/get-involved/organise-your-own-event/apply-for-funding/

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @ArmedForcesDay ·
19 Feb 2024408740527489199

🫑 The Queen's Gurkha Signals soldiers take their place for the Attestation Parade.

πŸ’ͺ Selected from over 10,000 applicants, these few hundred have conquered one of the world’s toughest selection processes.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ From Nepal to the UK β€” a journey earned, a place well deserved.

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @ArmedForcesDay ·
18 Feb 2024167368792953103

Stronger together. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

@BritishArmy soldiers completed intensive urban combat drills to strengthen cooperation with their French counterparts. πŸͺ–

The two militaries are strengthening their ability to deploy and operate together to confront new threats to European security. πŸ‘Š

ArmedForcesDay avatar Armed Forces Day πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @ArmedForcesDay ·
14 Feb 2022596821965566319

❀️ Happy Valentine’s Day!

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Today we’re sending our thanks to everyone who serves, supports and stands beside our UK Armed Forces.

πŸ«‚ Wherever you are, serving at home or deployed abroad, we hope you find a moment to remember how valued you are.


Material featured on this site is subject to Crown copyright protection.