About Defence Day
Defence Day on September 6 remembers the defence of Pakistan during the 1965 war. The day is marked with ceremonies honoring the armed forces and those who gave their lives.
Defence Day is on September 6 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Monday, in week 36 of the year.
How long until Defence Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 337 days until Defence Day 2027. That works out to 48 weeks and 1 day, or about 11 months and 2 days.
If you only count working days, there are 241 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 48 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 337 sleeps, and in hours that is about 8,088.
Defence Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 6, 2026 | Sunday | Passed |
| 2027 | September 6, 2027 | Monday | 337 days |
| 2028 | September 6, 2028 | Wednesday | 703 days |
| 2029 | September 6, 2029 | Thursday | 1,068 days |
| 2030 | September 6, 2030 | Friday | 1,433 days |
| 2031 | September 6, 2031 | Saturday | 1,798 days |
| 2032 | September 6, 2032 | Monday | 2,164 days |
| 2033 | September 6, 2033 | Tuesday | 2,529 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Defence Day 2027?
Defence Day 2027 is on Monday, September 6, 2027.
What day of the week is Defence Day 2027?
Defence Day 2027 falls on a Monday.
How many days until Defence Day?
There are 337 days until Defence Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Defence Day?
Defence Day is 48 weeks and 1 day away, or 48.1 weeks.
How many weekends until Defence Day?
There are 48 weekends between now and Defence Day.
How many business days until Defence Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 241 business days until Defence Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Defence Day on the same date every year?
Yes. Defence Day is on September 6 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Defence Day 2028?
Defence Day 2028 is expected on Wednesday, September 6, 2028, 703 days from today.