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The Event and Sale Calendar
By Ozzy0
The ultimate calendar of all the events and sales happening during the year in War Thunder.
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Category: Loot, Walkthroughs
Languages: English
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Guide Index
Overview
Intro 
January 
February 
March 
April 
May 
June 
July 
August 
September 
October 
November 
December 
Excluded Events 
References 
Closing Remarks 
Comments
Intro

All events and sales gathered in one place
Throughout the year, plenty of events and sales occur in War Thunder. It can be difficult to remember all of it, so I created this guide. Here you will find a complete list of the events in chronological order. A brief description of each event is available under respectively heading. Thanks in advance.
January

Swedish Armed Forces Day arose from Gustav Vasa forming his personal guard on January 14, 1521. It's celebrates with a decal and an old premium vehicle.



Australia National Day is celebrated with an Australian themed decal, along with the Boomerang Mk.II.


Tip: If you want to know more about the Boomerang Mk.II you can follow this link.[wiki.warthunder.com]


Celebrating the Chinese New Year holiday that occurring between January 21st and February 20th. Decals, decoration and special bundles are on offer.

February

National Foundation Day in Japan celebrates with a unique decal, discount on some japanese vehicles and a few rare premium vehicles that are temporarily back.



A tradition that always happens in War Thunder. Offering the Soviet MK-IX "Valentine" together with some lovely decals and decorations.


Tip: If you want to know more about the Soviet MK-IX "Valentine" you can follow this link. [wiki.warthunder.com]


A small event to commemorate the “Defenders of the Fatherland” day. Rare vehicles, special decals and tournaments.


March

This is a small event for International Women's Day where you can earn a unique decal and sometimes a decoration.



Ireland's National Day is celebrated with some Irish-themed decals.



Alexander Pokryshkin was a famous soviet pilot in WW2. During this event, his aircraft Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 is available to purchase for a limited time.


Tip: If you want to know more about Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 you can follow this link.[wiki.warthunder.com]
April

Since 2013, War Thunder has held a special one time only event on the 1st of April. Giant snails, walking tanks, UFOs and Sci-fi vehicles are a few examples of what has happened in previous years. On this day, players could be faced with absolutely anything.




On January 23rd 2024 Gaijin stated that: "Crafting events in their previous format will no longer be a thing in War Thunder". This event tab will be removed from this guide in 2025 and will now be marked as discontinued. Link to Gaijin's statement [warthunder.com]



On the 12th of April 1961, humans reached space for the first time. During this event, you're able to earn special space themed decals and decorations. Tournaments may also occur.

May

The third biggest sale of the year, starting ~May 1st. 30% discount off vehicles, modifications, talismans and backups for all nations. 50% discount off premium time, and some store discounts.



The Victory Day comes with some special 3D decorations, decals, a Victory Day tournament and sometimes even special vehicles. The Victory Day can be in the same article as the May sale.

June

On the 6th of June 1944, Operation Neptune took place, also known as "D-Day". During this event, different bundles with allied vehicles are on offer. Tournaments may occur.



Russia day is a small event with a special Russian-themed decal.



The summer sale begins either in late June or early July. Discount on special bundles and standalone packs are on offer.

July

On July 4th, 1776, British colonies in North America declared their independence and formed a new nation — USA. It's celebrated with an American-themed decal.



The French National Day is celebrated with some French themed decals.



The Russian Navy day is an event with a special naval themed decal along with a special offer on the store or ingame.

August

In the beginning of August, Operation Summer takes place. Four vehicles are obtainable (two tanks, a plane and a ship) along with decals and decorations by completing tasks.



This is a small event where you can earn some special decals. Sometimes there's also a flash sale for an old premium aircraft.

September

The tankers day is an event that comes with unique decals and decorations. They usually bring back old premium vehicles such as the KV-1E (USSR) or the KV-2 (ZiS-6) (USSR).



The Battle of Britain Day is celebrated with special British themed decals and special offers for british premium aircrafts.



In this event, special decals are earnable. It's possible that old American premium aircrafts is temporarily back.



On January 23rd 2024 Gaijin stated that: "Crafting events in their previous format will no longer be a thing in War Thunder". This event tab will be removed from this guide in 2025 and will now be marked as discontinued. Link to Gaijin's statement [warthunder.com]

October

The national day of China celebrates with a unique decal along with a returning premium vehicle for a limited time.



Germany's National Day is celebrated with a special decal along with offers on German premium vehicles.



The US Navy Birthday is celebrated with a unique decal along with a rare premium vehicle temporarily back.



Two events: Witch Hunt (aviation) where you can earn the rare aircraft Po-2 and a decal, and Armour race on a dark path (ground) where you can earn a decal or a decoration.

Image: It is possible to distinguish Po-2 in the background.

Tip: If you want to know more about the Po-2 you can follow this link. [wiki.warthunder.com]
November

War Thunder's Birthday is the biggest sale during the year. 50% off for all vehicles, talismans, modules and premium time. 50% off on the Gaijin Store. Some earnable items are decals and decorations. The Maus have returned the last three years, a trend that probably continues.


Tip: If you want to know more about the Maus you can follow this link. [wiki.warthunder.com]


During this event, a special Polish themed decal can be earned. A rare premium vehicle; Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt is on offer to buy for a limit time.


Tip: If you want to know more about Lanovski's P-47 you can follow this link. [wiki.warthunder.com]


Black Friday in War Thunder has some discounts on the store and sometimes ingame. Vehicles with the word "black" is put together in a bundle with a 50% discount.

December

Every year in December, a winter operation takes place. It usually starts ~18th December. You can earn four vehicles along with decals and decorations by completing tasks.



Christmas in War Thunder is the second biggest sale during the year. 50% off for all vehicles, modules and premium account together with deals on the Store. Special decals and decoration are available.

Excluded Events

There are events that I had intended to include but decided not to do so, such as Canada Day. What these events have in common is that they are small and have only happened in the last year (2021). I want this calendar to contain events that I know are recurring every year, and not events that may recur. If these small events return, I can add them later on.

As I wrote this, 3 new small events have taken place in the last 3 days. This shows that there will probably be more such small events in the future. But it also shows that if I were to include these small events, this guide would be very long and quite messy. I want the guide to be clear and distinct and have events that takes place continuously.
References

The images used in this guide are from the War Thunder website, from respectively events. I would not have been able to create something similar, so that's why I've used them.
Closing Remarks

Thanks for visiting my guide. I hope it was helpful. I will make sure to keep the guide updated. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment.

If you want more people to take part of this guide, a like and favorite would really help out!
30 Comments
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DRFX 28 Apr @ 5:39am 
Damn, can't wait for november 1st
Ozzy0  [author] 9 Feb @ 3:49am 
I am aware that crafting events will no longer occor in War Thunder. I've decided to keep the crafting events in this guide until 2025. I've changed the images and descriptions for them. I think this is a good approach, rather than just removing them completely.
Ozzy0  [author] 26 Jan @ 6:02am 
Added Swedish Armed Forces Day. Artemis, thank you for your feedback.
Artemis 18 Jan @ 10:45am 
Thank you OzzyO, also recent swedish armed forces day Jan 12-15th SAV 12.20.48 available for GE
https://steamproxy.net/steamstore/news/app/236390/view/3982937405668624440?l=english
Ozzy0  [author] 14 Jan @ 10:38am 
Hi Artemis. I have added the National Foundation Day in Japan. Thank you for your feedback.
Artemis 14 Jan @ 8:02am 
On the 10th February there's a Japan sale, National Foundation Day in Japan for the Type 74 and J2M4.
https://warthunder.com/en/news/8082-special-national-foundation-day-in-japan-en
Sloky 27 Dec, 2023 @ 8:59am 
Did i missed the sale on premium account?
Ozzy0  [author] 20 Dec, 2023 @ 7:38am 
@laptop gaming: The sale has started today (20/12)
laptop gaming 19 Dec, 2023 @ 2:56pm 
Does anyone know about the December 25th sale this year?
IBimmsJohn 18 Dec, 2023 @ 9:02am 
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