Dukla Pass Victims Day is observed in Slovakia every October 6, commemorating the soldiers who died during the liberation of the Dukla Pass in World War II. This memorial day marks the significant events when Soviet and Czechoslovakian troops captured the strategically important mountain pass from Nazi Germany on October 6, 1944, after nearly two months of intense fighting. The pass, located on the border between Poland and Slovakia, was the site of several major battles, including a notable 10-day conflict near the city of Dukla. The day serves to honor the memory of those who fought and lost their lives in the struggle to liberate the region from fascist forces. Today, Dukla Pass Victims Day is recognized as one of Slovakia's official memorial days.