Armed Forces Day is observed in Romania every October 25, commemorating the liberation of the city of Carei from Nazi occupation in 1944 by the Romanian Army. This day marks the anniversary of the Romanian troops reaching the Romania-Hungary border and coincides with King Michael I's birthday. Although it is not a public holiday, the day is widely celebrated with official speeches, solemn ceremonies, military parades, and various events throughout the country. The Romanian Armed Forces were established in 1860, following the unification of Wallachia and Moldavia. The celebration honors the contributions of the military, particularly during World War II when Romania shifted alliances from Nazi Germany to the Allies after a coup led by King Michael I.