Anti-Fascist Struggle Day is a national holiday in Croatia, celebrated on the 22nd of June each year. It is a day that commemorates the uprising against the fascist occupation that took place during World War II in the most challenging times our history has ever seen. The holiday marks the beginning of the Sisak Partisan Detachment uprising in 1941, which was the first anti-fascist resistance unit formation in Croatia as well as in Nazi-occupied Europe.
As a national day, it is a gathering that emphasizes the spirit of resistance against oppression and injustice, reminding the Croatian people of their struggle for freedom and independence. This important holiday sparkles reflections on the past and serves as a commemoration of all those who bravely fought against the fascist occupiers. Important ceremonies, symposiums, exhibitions, and various cultural and educational events take place throughout the country.
However, it's not merely a day of reflection, on Anti-Fascist Struggle Day, people also celebrate their liberty and democratic values. It serves as a vital reminder of the importance of freedom, democracy, and peace development sustaining in Croatian society. Despite it being a working day, Croatian people avidly participate in numerous activities with great pride, ensuring that the memory of their struggle lives on and the importance of this unique day is fully acknowledged.