Celebrations for National Unity and Armed Forces Day in Turin (2026)
Date of the event:
On 4 November 2026 Turin celebrates National Unity and Armed Forces Day with a series of public ceremonies held between Piazza Castello and the Church of the Gran Madre di Dio. The anniversary, marked every year on this date, combines the remembrance of national unity with a tribute to the Italian Armed Forces.
The day's programme
The celebrations begin at 10am in Piazza Castello with the flag-raising ceremony. At 11am a moment of prayer is held at the Church of the Gran Madre di Dio, accompanied by the laying of laurel wreaths at the Military Shrine (Sacrario Militare). The day ends at 5pm, again in Piazza Castello, with the flag-lowering ceremony [1][2].
The mayor's words
Mayor Stefano Lo Russo stated that the day celebrates national unity and pays tribute to the women and men of the Armed Forces, committed to guaranteeing the country's security and contributing to international peace and stability. The mayor also called 4 November a moment of remembrance for those who sacrificed their lives for Italy's freedom and unity, stressing the value of peace, democracy and national cohesion at a time marked by wars and international tensions. On behalf of the City of Turin, Lo Russo thanked the women and men of the Armed Forces and their families [1][2].
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Sources
- TorinoClick — 4 November 2026
- Il Torinese — 4 November 2026