Commemoration of the liberation of Breda 2026

On 29 October 1944, the Second World War ended in Breda. The city was liberated by the 1st Polish Armoured Division, led by General Stanislaw Maczek. The liberation is commemorated annually.

Information

Saturday 24 October 2026

  • 2.30 pm: Wreath-laying ceremony at the commemorative plaque on the Parade, near Botanique. This plaque is dedicated to the soldiers of the 1st Polish Armoured Division in Breda. The wreath-laying ceremony is organised in collaboration with the board of the Polish parish in Breda and Father Jozef Okonek.

  • 7.00 pm: Concert by the Polish Military Orchestra from Zagan at the  Maria Church, Mariaplein 1.  Free admission. 

Sunday 26 October 2025

  • 9.00 am: Commemorative service at the Maria Church, Mariaplein 1 

  • 11.00 am: Commemoration at the Polish Military Cemetery Ginneken, Vogelenzanglaan 19

  • 1.00 pm: Commemoration at the Polish Military Cemetery, Ettensebaan 17a

  • 3.00 pm: Reception for invited guests in the Vianden hall, Viandenlaan 5

You are requested to be present 10 minutes before the start of the various ceremonies.

Monday 27 October 2025 

  • 7:00 pm: Commemoration of the war victims of Belcrum at the Belcrumhuis, Pastoor Pottersplein 12.
     Each year, the war victims from Belcrum who fell during the Second World War are commemorated.

When

Saturday 24 Oct 202614:00
Sunday 25 Oct 202609:00
Monday 26 Oct 202619:00

Prices

Free

Contact

Location

Various locations in Breda

Organizer

Foundation for the Commemoration of the Liberation of Breda/Oosterhout

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