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65 Years Since the First Human Space Flight!
On April 12th 1961, 65 years ago, one of the most important events in human history took place: Yuri Gagarin made the first human space flight! The anniversary of this achievement is celebrated to this day, where on April 12th, scientists, engineers, and cosmonauts are honored. Happy holiday!
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The Nuclear Football!
A mysterious football containing the keys to the world’s most destructive arsenal has long been the subject of rumors, speculation, and all sorts of theories. What exactly does it contain? Well, in War Thunder, the answer is clear: prizes from past events and useful consumables!
A Decal and the AV-8S for Royal Thai Air Force Day!
In January 1911, a Belgian pilot gave the Prince of the Kingdom of Siam a ride in a plane! He was very impressed and decided to create the Siamese Air Force. In November 1913, three Thai pilots returned home after training in France and purchasing aircraft there. The country’s air force remained under the control of the army until April 9th 1937, when it was established as a separate branch. In 1939, with the renaming of the country, it became the Royal Thai Air Force. In the 1940s, it participated in the Franco-Thai War and World War II, first against Japan, then on its side.
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  • 9 April 2026
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Discounts on Rare Aircraft and a Royal Air Force Decal for the RAF’s Birthday!
The Royal Air Force was formed on April 1st 1918, by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. It became the world’s first independent air force! Its skill and technological prowess were most evident during the Battle of Britain, preventing the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority.
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Enjoy a Decal and Discounts on Three Vehicles for Italian Air Force Day!
Italy was a pioneer in aviation. Airships served its army from the mid-1880s, and on March 28th 1923, the Air Force became a separate branch of the armed forces. Renowned director Hayao Miyazaki celebrated Italian aviation in his animated films Porco Rosso and The Wind Rises, and the image of a black horse standing on its heel, depicted on the plane of Italian World War I ace Francesco Baracca, inspired the Ferrari logo.
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  • 27 March 2026
A Decal Trophy and Discount on LÉ Orla for St. Patrick’s Day!
The main holiday of Irish culture and the memory of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, is celebrated on March 17th. Originally a missionary’s day of remembrance, it became widely recognized as a secular holiday at the end of the second millennium. It is celebrated worldwide, one example of this is the river in Chicago that has been dyed green on St. Patrick’s Day since 1962!
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  • 16 March 2026
Celebrate Finnish Air Force Day with a Decal and Discounts!
Finnish Air Force Day is celebrated on March 6th, the anniversary of the founding of the Finnish Air Force in 1918, when the first aircraft, a gift from Count Eric von Rosen, arrived in Vaasa. The holiday is primarily marked by ceremonies at air bases, including formations, awards and promotions, wreath-layings, and commemorative events. Open days and flyovers are also organized where possible.
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  • 6 March 2026
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Get a Trophy with a Collection of Decals in Honor of International Women’s Day!
On behalf of the entire War Thunder team, we would like to congratulate all women on March 8th, which is a celebration of spring and beauty! You are loved and appreciated for all you bring to the world, and as is tradition, you can get themed decals in War Thunder!
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  • 6 March 2026
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Happy St. David’s Day, Wales!
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus (Happy St. David’s Day)!
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  • 26 February 2026
Decals and Discounts on Vehicles for South African Armed Forces Day!
Every year on February 21st, South Africa holds a parade to commemorate Armed Forces Day. This date was chosen to commemorate the South Africans who served in the First World War. The modern South African National Defense Force operates Olifant and Rooikat tanks, Ratel infantry fighting vehicles, Mamba armored personnel carriers, and Rooivalk helicopters. The country follows the tradition of naming its equipment after animals.
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  • 20 February 2026
A Decal, Decoration, the Object 140 and Discounts on Soviet Vehicles!
When German troops began their offensive against Russia in early 1918, the Bolsheviks, who had come to power as a result of the October Revolution, declared mobilization. The new armed forces were named the “Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army”, and February 23rd, the day when recruitment for the Red Army began, became a public holiday within a few years. It is a day still celebrated today.
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  • 20 February 2026
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The Horseshoe Pouch!
2026 is the Year of the Horse, and every horse, even a fiery one, needs horseshoes! When harnessing your trusty steed, don’t forget to take a horseshoe pouch with you, keeping your precious belongings safe.
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  • 17 February 2026
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Decal, a Decoration, and Discounts!
Lunar New Year is an ancient holiday and one of the most important in Eastern countries. Fireworks, gifts, and a festive atmosphere await you in War Thunder. We’re celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse!
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  • 17 February 2026
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Decals, Decorations and the Return of a Rare Tank!
Celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14th is a charming tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Valentine cards, flowers, and chocolates became symbols of the day in the 19th and 20th centuries. War Thunder has its own Valentines day traditions, there’s a themed decal trophy, a trophy with Valentine-themed decorations and the rare MK-IX “Valentine” tank!
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  • 13 February 2026
Don’t Miss Out on Decals, Discounts, and Rare Vehicles for Japan’s National Foundation Day!
Ancient Japanese chronicles date the accession of the first Emperor Jimmu to the first day of the first month of 660 BCE. During the transition to the Gregorian calendar in the Meiji era, this date was aligned with February 11th and made into a holiday. Japan widely celebrated the 2,600th anniversary of the founding of the empire in 1940. After World War II, the celebrations were discontinued, but in the mid-1960s they were resumed with refined wording, eliminating any mention of the empire. It is a patriotic holiday, marked by the flying of flags and numerous local festivals.
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  • 11 February 2026
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The Festive Cupcake for Silver Lions!
A Festive Cupcake with a Christmas tree is perfect this time of year to go with your cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee. It is also magical in War Thunder, as it can be opened for Silver Lions to get some cool items. Ho Ho Ho!
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  • 17 December 2025
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Decals and Rare German Premium Tanks for Bundeswehr Day!
Bundeswehr Day is celebrated on November 12th! It was on this day 70 years ago that the first soldiers officially entered service in the new armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. In 1990, the Bundeswehr merged with the army of the GDR, and in 2011, it abolished conscription, switching to contract service. Currently, the Bundeswehr is undergoing a large-scale modernization, with 100 billion euros allocated to its development.
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  • 12 November 2025
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A Decal Trophy and Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt has a Discount for Poland’s National Independence Day!
Poland’s National Independence Day is celebrated on November 11th, which is the anniversary of the end of the First World War. As a result, Poland was able to regain its independence. This date was officially established as a national holiday in 1937, but in those years Poland only managed to celebrate Independence Day twice. In 1989, the celebration of November 11th was restored.
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  • 11 November 2025