Veterans Day in Poland is observed on September 1 every year, commemorating the defenders of the homeland and honoring those who lost their lives during the Second World War. Established on April 25, 1997, it marks the anniversary of Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939, which initiated the war. Following amendments in 2014, the holiday is officially known as the Day of Veterans of the Independence Struggle (Dzień Weterana Walk o Niepodległość Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej). On this day, remembrance ceremonies are held throughout the country, allowing citizens to pay tribute to veterans and reflect on Poland's significant contributions to the Allied efforts during the war, despite being occupied. The day is typically a working day unless it falls on a weekend.