Victory and Peace Day Yerevan

Հաղթանակ և Խաղաղության օր Երևան

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Religious & SpiritualYerevan
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageFew Armenian observances compress this much
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AMD
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Victory and Peace Day Yerevan in Yerevan

Yerevan's commemoration of both Victory Day, marking the end of the Second World War, and Peace Day, recalling the 1992 liberation of Shushi, centered on wreath-laying ceremonies at Victory Park's Mother Armenia monument. The formal ceremonies and quiet public mood offer visitors a meaningful window into how Armenians hold two distinct twentieth-century conflicts together in shared national memory.

May 9 holds double weight in Armenia's civic calendar, marking both Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet-era defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War, and Peace Day, which recalls the 1992 liberation of Shushi during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Armenian observances compress this much historical weight into one date: May 9 links a global war that ended in 1945 with a defining battle of Armenia's own 1990s conflict, both honored at the same hillside monument

02

The mystery stays covered

Victory Park's Mother Armenia statue, standing where a Stalin monument once stood, and the military hardware displayed around its base give the day a physical anchor in Yerevan's Soviet and post-Soviet history alike

03

The city starts moving

The formal wreath-laying ceremonies, attended by veterans and officials, offer visitors a rare, unstaged look at how Armenians hold two very different wars in shared memory

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Combines Victory Day (end of the Second World War) with Peace Day (1992 liberation of Shushi) through wreath-laying ceremonies at Victory Park's Mother Armenia monument

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Modest, respectful clothing is appropriate given the commemorative nature of the day; comfortable shoes for walking Victory Park's hillside paths.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

AMD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.18 N, 44.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Nearest airportEVN — Zvartnots
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Yerevan via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Yerevan, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearModest, respectful clothing is appropriate given the commemorative nature of the day; comfortable shoes for walking Victory Park's hillside paths.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Armenia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Victory and Peace Day Yerevan?

Victory and Peace Day Yerevan is listed for Past edition: 8 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Victory and Peace Day Yerevan take place?

The festival is listed in Yerevan, Armenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusNeeds editorial review
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