Military celebrations scheduled across Alba Iulia and Târgu Jiu

Various military-themed events are scheduled to take place in Romania during late October and early November 2026.

In Alba Iulia, the Mihai Viteazul National Military College will host the second edition of the Military Education Festival on November 5-6. The event features a folklore competition for young performers from military educational institutions nationwide, including colleges, academies, and non-commissioned officer schools. The program includes a vocal competition on November 5 and a winners' gala on November 6 at the Alba Iulia Student Culture House.

In Târgu Jiu, the 24th Infantry Battalion “Ecaterina Teodoroiu” will hold celebrations for Romanian Army Day on October 24-25. Activities include a military equipment and weaponry exhibition at the Prefect's Square on Saturday, followed by a commemorative ceremony at the Troița Eroilor Neamului on Sunday. The festivities will conclude Sunday evening with a traditional torchlight procession through the city.