Patriots' Victory Day is observed in Ethiopia every May 5, commemorating the end of the Italian occupation and honoring those who died during this period, as well as veterans of the resistance movement. The holiday marks the date when Italian troops entered Addis Ababa in 1936, leading to the occupation, which lasted until Emperor Haile Selassie returned to the capital on May 5, 1941, exactly five years later. On this day, solemn wreath-laying ceremonies are held at war memorials and monuments throughout the country, with the main ceremony taking place in Addis Ababa, attended by government officials, military leaders, diplomats, and representatives of patriot associations. The observance serves as a reminder of Ethiopia's struggle for sovereignty and resilience against colonialism.