Defence Day or Youm-e-Difa is celebrated on the 6th of September every year to honour and remember the sacrifices of our armed forces over the years to protect us against our enemies and ensure our independence. Being a federal holiday until the end of the 1990s, the day is no longer an official holiday. However, the spirit behind the day remains. Events are hosted by the armed forces to celebrate the Defence Day of Pakistan with passion and zeal in every major city.