Every year, National Supreme Sacrifice Day is observed on March 18. The day honors those who have sacrificed their lives for a good cause, no matter how small the cause might have been. The day acts as a reminder or metaphorical monument erected in their name.
History of National Supreme Sacrifice Day
In 2004, the day was only officially named to mark life-saving deeds and plant and animal rescues. Nikolay Vavilov hungered during a 900-day raid siege of Leningrad in Russia. Nikolay was a scientist from the Institute of Plant Industry. He refused to consume or harm endangered plants.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 18 | Monday |
| 2025 | March 18 | Tuesday |
| 2026 | March 18 | Wednesday |
| 2027 | March 18 | Thursday |
| 2028 | March 18 | Saturday |
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FAQs
It is only celebrated in the United States.
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