Commemoration Day of Defenders of the Barricades in 1991 in Latvia (2021)

**The Commemoration Day of Defenders of the Barricades in 1991 in Latvia was observed on January 20, 2021**, marking an annual national observance in Latvia. Known locally as *1991. gada barikāžu aizstāvju atceres diena*, this day honors those who defended Latvia’s sovereignty during the 1991 barricades against Soviet forces. The event is recognized nationwide, reflecting its historical significance in the country’s path to independence. |*1991. gada barikāžu aizstāvju atceres diena* is the Latvian name for the Commemoration Day. |Yes, it was held on **January 20, 2021**, as part of Latvia’s annual remembrance.

Date
2021-01-20
Local name
1991. gada barikāžu aizstāvju atceres diena
Country
Latvia
Year
2021

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