The Day of Defenders of Motherland is observed in Uzbekistan on January 14 every year, marking the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 1992. This public holiday, also known as Uzbek Army Day, was officially recognized by the Uzbek Parliament on December 29, 1993, to commemorate the anniversary of the country's armed forces. Celebrations take place nationwide, particularly in Tashkent, where military units in full dress uniform march to orchestral music in the main square. The event includes congratulatory speeches and awards presented by the president and the minister of defense, alongside a wreath-laying ceremony. The holiday emphasizes the defensive purpose of Uzbekistan's military, as stated in the 1992 Law of Defense.