Official National Days & Independence Days

Explore official national days and independence days: country celebrations of independence, founding, statehood and national identity. Some countries celebrate more than one important national occasion.

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236 entries across 199 countries and regions.

Countries A–Z

Countries A–Z: national days, dates and official sources
Country or regionNational dayDateExplore
Afghanistan Independence DayMarks the restoration of independence in 1919. 19 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Afghanistan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Afghanistan — Independence Day
Albania Independence and Flag DayAlbania's annual national observance is known as Independence and Flag Day. 28 November Calendar guide: Independence and Flag Day Official source: Albania — Independence and Flag DayOfficial source 2: Albania — Independence and Flag Day
Algeria Revolution DayCommemorates the start of the 1954 revolution; this is the national date listed by diplomatic protocol calendars. 1 November Calendar guide: Revolution Day Official source: Algeria — Revolution DayOfficial source 2: Algeria — Revolution Day
Algeria Algeria Independence and Youth DayCommemorates the proclamation of Algerian independence on 5 July 1962; the date is also National Youth Day. 5 July Calendar guide: Algeria Independence and Youth Day Official source: Algeria — Algeria Independence and Youth Day
Andorra Andorra National Day (Our Lady of Meritxell)Andorra’s national day on 8 September is the feast of Our Lady of Meritxell. The sanctuary is a meeting point for the country’s religious and political authorities. 8 September Calendar guide: Andorra National Day (Our Lady of Meritxell) Official source: Andorra — Andorra National Day (Our Lady of Meritxell)Official source 2: Andorra — Andorra National Day (Our Lady of Meritxell)Official source 3: Andorra — Andorra National Day (Our Lady of Meritxell)
Angola Independence DayMarks Angola's independence in 1975. 11 November Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Angola — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Angola — Independence Day
Antigua and Barbuda Independence DayAntigua and Barbuda's annual independence observance falls on 1 November. 1 November Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Antigua and Barbuda — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Antigua and Barbuda — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Antigua and Barbuda — Independence Day
Argentina May Revolution DayCommemorates the May Revolution of 1810; distinct from the July declaration of independence. 25 May Calendar guide: May Revolution Day Official source: Argentina — May Revolution DayOfficial source 2: Argentina — May Revolution Day
Argentina Argentina Independence DayCommemorates the formal declaration of independence on 9 July 1816. 9 JulyFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Argentina Independence Day Official source: Argentina — Argentina Independence Day
Armenia Independence DayArmenia's annual Independence Day is observed on 21 September. 21 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Armenia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Armenia — Independence Day
Armenia Armenia Republic DayCommemorates the founding of the First Republic of Armenia on 28 May 1918. 28 May Calendar guide: Armenia Republic Day Official source: Armenia — Armenia Republic Day
Australia Australia DayAustralia Day is the national observance associated with 1788. 26 January Calendar guide: Australia Day Official source: Australia — Australia DayOfficial source 2: Australia — Australia Day
Austria Austrian National DayAustria's national day is observed annually on 26 October. 26 October Calendar guide: Austrian National Day Official source: Austria — Austrian National DayOfficial source 2: Austria — Austrian National Day
Azerbaijan Independence DayAzerbaijan's diplomatic national day is Independence Day on 28 May. 28 May Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Azerbaijan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Azerbaijan — Independence Day
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Restoration of Independence DayCommemorates the restoration of Azerbaijan’s independence on 18 October 1991. 18 OctoberDistinct from the diplomatic national day, Independence Day on 28 May. Calendar guide: Azerbaijan Restoration of Independence Day Official source: Azerbaijan — Azerbaijan Restoration of Independence Day
Bahamas Independence DayThe Bahamas observes its Independence Day on 10 July. 10 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Bahamas — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Bahamas — Independence Day
Bahrain Bahrain National DayBahrain's National Day is observed on 16 December. 16 December Calendar guide: Bahrain National Day Official source: Bahrain — Bahrain National DayOfficial source 2: Bahrain — Bahrain National Day
Bangladesh Independence and National DayMarks the declaration of independence on 26 March 1971. 26 March Calendar guide: Independence and National Day Official source: Bangladesh — Independence and National DayOfficial source 2: Bangladesh — Independence and National DayOfficial source 3: Bangladesh — Independence and National Day
Bangladesh Bangladesh Victory DayCommemorates victory in the War of Liberation on 16 December 1971. 16 DecemberFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Bangladesh Victory Day Official source: Bangladesh — Bangladesh Victory Day
Barbados Independence Day and Republic DayCommemorates independence on 30 November 1966 and transition to a parliamentary republic on 30 November 2021. 30 November Calendar guide: Independence Day and Republic Day Official source: Barbados — Independence Day and Republic DayOfficial source 2: Barbados — Independence Day and Republic DayOfficial source 3: Barbados — Independence Day and Republic Day
Belarus Independence Day of BelarusBelarus's official national day is Independence Day on 3 July. 3 July Calendar guide: Independence Day of Belarus Official source: Belarus — Independence Day of BelarusOfficial source 2: Belarus — Independence Day of Belarus
Belgium Belgian National DayCommemorates the accession of King Leopold I in 1831. 21 July Calendar guide: Belgian National Day Official source: Belgium — Belgian National DayOfficial source 2: Belgium — Belgian National Day
Belize Independence DayBelize's national day and independence observance falls on 21 September. 21 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Belize — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Belize — Independence Day
Benin Independence DayBenin's annual national observance is Independence Day on 1 August. 1 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Benin — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Benin — Independence Day
Bhutan Bhutan National DayCommemorates the establishment of Bhutan’s hereditary monarchy and appointment of Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck as the first king on 17 December 1907. 17 December Calendar guide: Bhutan National Day Official source: Bhutan — Bhutan National DayOfficial source 2: Bhutan — Bhutan National DayOfficial source 3: Bhutan — Bhutan National Day
Bolivia Independence DayCommemorates Bolivia's independence in 1825. 6 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Bolivia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Bolivia — Independence Day
Bosnia and HerzegovinaStatehood Day and Independence Day are politically contested; participation and public-holiday practice vary by entity. Statehood Day25 November is designated Statehood Day by the Law on Proclamation of 25 November. 25 NovemberObservance and public-holiday practice vary by entity. Calendar guide: Statehood Day Official source: Bosnia and Herzegovina — Statehood DayOfficial source 2: Bosnia and Herzegovina — Statehood DayOfficial source 3: Bosnia and Herzegovina — Statehood Day
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Independence Day1 March is designated Independence Day under the 1995 law; it commemorates the independence referendum of 1992. 1 MarchObservance and public-holiday practice vary by entity. Calendar guide: Bosnia and Herzegovina Independence Day Official source: Bosnia and Herzegovina — Bosnia and Herzegovina Independence DayOfficial source 2: Bosnia and Herzegovina — Bosnia and Herzegovina Independence Day
Botswana Botswana Day (Independence Day)Botswana's annual national day is observed on 30 September. 30 September Calendar guide: Botswana Day (Independence Day) Official source: Botswana — Botswana Day (Independence Day)Official source 2: Botswana — Botswana Day (Independence Day)
Brazil Independence DayCommemorates the proclamation of independence in 1822. 7 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Brazil — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Brazil — Independence Day
Brunei Brunei National DayBrunei Darussalam celebrates its National Day on 23 February. 23 February Calendar guide: Brunei National Day Official source: Brunei — Brunei National DayOfficial source 2: Brunei — Brunei National Day
Bulgaria Liberation Day (National Day)Commemorates Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule in 1878. 3 March Calendar guide: Liberation Day (National Day) Official source: Bulgaria — Liberation Day (National Day)Official source 2: Bulgaria — Liberation Day (National Day)
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso National Day (Republic Day)Commemorates the proclamation of the republic in 1958; the 2026 holiday law retains 11 December as the national holiday. 11 December Calendar guide: Burkina Faso National Day (Republic Day) Official source: Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso National Day (Republic Day)Official source 2: Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso National Day (Republic Day)
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso Independence Commemoration5 August is the commemoration of the proclamation of independence. 5 AugustThe January 2026 law treats 5 August as a working commemoration, distinct from the 11 December national public holiday. Calendar guide: Burkina Faso Independence Commemoration Official source: Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso Independence Commemoration
Burundi Independence DayBurundi's annual national day is observed on 1 July. 1 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Burundi — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Burundi — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Burundi — Independence Day
Cabo Verde Independence DayCabo Verde's national day is observed on 5 July. 5 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Cabo Verde — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Cabo Verde — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Cabo Verde — Independence Day
Cambodia Independence and National DayCambodia's annual national day and independence observance is on 9 November. 9 November Calendar guide: Independence and National Day Official source: Cambodia — Independence and National DayOfficial source 2: Cambodia — Independence and National Day
Cameroon Cameroon National DayCameroon's National Day is observed annually on 20 May. 20 May Calendar guide: Cameroon National Day Official source: Cameroon — Cameroon National DayOfficial source 2: Cameroon — Cameroon National Day
Canada Canada DayCanada Day commemorates Confederation in 1867. 1 July Calendar guide: Canada Day Official source: Canada — Canada DayOfficial source 2: Canada — Canada Day
Central African Republic Republic Day (National Day)The Central African Republic's diplomatic national day is observed on 1 December. 1 December Calendar guide: Republic Day (National Day) Official source: Central African Republic — Republic Day (National Day)Official source 2: Central African Republic — Republic Day (National Day)
Chad Independence DayChad's annual national day is observed on 11 August. 11 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Chad — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Chad — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Chad — Independence Day
Chile Chilean National DayChile's diplomatic national day falls on 18 September. 18 September Calendar guide: Chilean National Day Official source: Chile — Chilean National DayOfficial source 2: Chile — Chilean National Day
China National Day of the People's Republic of ChinaCommemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. 1 October Calendar guide: National Day of the People's Republic of China Official source: China — National Day of the People's Republic of ChinaOfficial source 2: China — National Day of the People's Republic of China
Colombia Independence DayCommemorates the independence proclamation of 1810. 20 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Colombia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Colombia — Independence Day
Comoros Independence DayComoros observes its national day and Independence Day on 6 July. 6 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Comoros — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Comoros — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Comoros — Independence Day
Congo (Republic of the Congo) Independence DayCommemorates independence in 1960; this is the Republic of the Congo, not the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 15 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Congo (Republic of the Congo) — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Congo (Republic of the Congo) — Independence Day
Costa Rica Independence DayCosta Rica's national day is Independence Day on 15 September. 15 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Costa Rica — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Costa Rica — Independence Day
Côte d’Ivoire Independence DayCôte d’Ivoire's Independence Day is observed on 7 August. 7 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Côte d’Ivoire — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Côte d’Ivoire — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Côte d’Ivoire — Independence Day
Croatia Statehood DayCommemorates the constitution of the first democratically elected multiparty Croatian Parliament on 30 May 1990. 30 MayStatehood Day is observed on 30 May under the current holiday calendar. Calendar guide: Statehood Day Official source: Croatia — Statehood DayOfficial source 2: Croatia — Statehood DayOfficial source 3: Croatia — Statehood Day
Cuba Liberation Day (Triumph of the Revolution)Commemorates the triumph of the revolution in 1959. 1 January Calendar guide: Liberation Day (Triumph of the Revolution) Official source: Cuba — Liberation Day (Triumph of the Revolution)Official source 2: Cuba — Liberation Day (Triumph of the Revolution)
Cyprus Cyprus Independence DayThe Republic of Cyprus celebrates Independence Day on 1 October; diplomatic calendars associate it with independence in 1960. 1 October Calendar guide: Cyprus Independence Day Official source: Cyprus — Cyprus Independence DayOfficial source 2: Cyprus — Cyprus Independence Day
Czechia Independent Czechoslovak State DayCommemorates the establishment of the independent Czechoslovak state in 1918. 28 October Calendar guide: Independent Czechoslovak State Day Official source: Czechia — Independent Czechoslovak State DayOfficial source 2: Czechia — Independent Czechoslovak State DayOfficial source 3: Czechia — Independent Czechoslovak State Day
Czechia Czech Statehood Day (Saint Wenceslas Day)A Czech state holiday on 28 September, also known as Saint Wenceslas Day after the patron saint of the Czech lands. 28 September Calendar guide: Czech Statehood Day (Saint Wenceslas Day) Official source: Czechia — Czech Statehood Day (Saint Wenceslas Day)Official source 2: Czechia — Czech Statehood Day (Saint Wenceslas Day)
Democratic Republic of the Congo Independence DayThe Democratic Republic of the Congo's Independence Day is 30 June; distinct from the Republic of the Congo's 15 August. 30 June Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Democratic Republic of the Congo — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Democratic Republic of the Congo — Independence Day
DenmarkDenmark has no official national day. Constitution Day is the closest equivalent; some foreign protocol lists instead use the monarch’s birthday. Danish Constitution DayCelebrates Denmark’s constitution and democracy; the constitution dates from 1849. 5 JuneConstitution Day, not an official Danish national day. Calendar guide: Danish Constitution Day Official source: Denmark — Danish Constitution DayOfficial source 2: Denmark — Danish Constitution Day
Djibouti Independence DayDjibouti's national day and Independence Day is observed on 27 June. 27 June Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Djibouti — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Djibouti — Independence Day
Dominica Independence DayThe Commonwealth of Dominica observes Independence Day on 3 November; distinct from the Dominican Republic. 3 November Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Dominica — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Dominica — Independence Day
Dominican Republic Independence DayThe Dominican Republic observes Independence Day on 27 February; distinct from the Commonwealth of Dominica. 27 February Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Dominican Republic — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Dominican Republic — Independence Day
Ecuador First Cry of Independence (National Day)Commemorates the Quito revolution and first autonomous governing junta of 10 August 1809. 10 August10 August is the national day/First Cry of Independence; 24 May marks the separate Battle of Pichincha. Calendar guide: First Cry of Independence (National Day) Official source: Ecuador — First Cry of Independence (National Day)Official source 2: Ecuador — First Cry of Independence (National Day)Official source 3: Ecuador — First Cry of Independence (National Day)
Ecuador Battle of Pichincha DayCommemorates the battle of 24 May 1822 that secured independence from Spanish rule. 24 MayFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Battle of Pichincha Day Official source: Ecuador — Battle of Pichincha Day
Egypt Revolution Day (National Day)Commemorates the revolution of 23 July. 23 July Calendar guide: Revolution Day (National Day) Official source: Egypt — Revolution Day (National Day)Official source 2: Egypt — Revolution Day (National Day)
El Salvador Independence DayEl Salvador's national independence observance falls on 15 September. 15 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: El Salvador — Independence DayOfficial source 2: El Salvador — Independence Day
Equatorial Guinea Independence DayEquatorial Guinea observes its national Independence Day on 12 October. 12 October Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Equatorial Guinea — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Equatorial Guinea — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Equatorial Guinea — Independence Day
Eritrea Independence DayEritrea's annual Independence Day falls on 24 May. 24 May Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Eritrea — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Eritrea — Independence Day
Estonia Estonian Independence DayCommemorates the proclamation of independence in 1918. 24 February Calendar guide: Estonian Independence Day Official source: Estonia — Estonian Independence DayOfficial source 2: Estonia — Estonian Independence Day
Eswatini Somhlolo Day (Independence Day)Eswatini's annual national independence observance falls on 6 September. 6 September Calendar guide: Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) Official source: Eswatini — Somhlolo Day (Independence Day)Official source 2: Eswatini — Somhlolo Day (Independence Day)
EthiopiaSome diplomatic calendars still list 28 May (former Derg Downfall Day), but it is absent from the holiday list in Proclamation 1334/2024. Adwa Victory DayEthiopia’s current holiday law provides for nationwide celebration of Adwa Victory on 2 March, coordinated by the Ministry of Defence. 2 MarchArticle 10 of the 2024 law expressly describes this as an Ethiopian National Day. Calendar guide: Adwa Victory Day Official source: Ethiopia — Adwa Victory Day
Ethiopia Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory DayThe law designates 5 May for nationwide commemoration of victory over the colonial Italian army. 5 MayA celebrated national holiday under Article 4 of Proclamation 1334/2024. Calendar guide: Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory Day Official source: Ethiopia — Ethiopian Patriots’ Victory Day
Fiji Fiji Day (Independence Day)Fiji's national day and Independence Day is observed on 10 October. 10 October Calendar guide: Fiji Day (Independence Day) Official source: Fiji — Fiji Day (Independence Day)Official source 2: Fiji — Fiji Day (Independence Day)Official source 3: Fiji — Fiji Day (Independence Day)
Finland Finland Independence DayFinland declared independence on 6 December 1917. 6 December Calendar guide: Finland Independence Day Official source: Finland — Finland Independence DayOfficial source 2: Finland — Finland Independence Day
France French National Day (Bastille Day)France's national day is observed annually on 14 July. 14 July Calendar guide: French National Day (Bastille Day) Official source: France — French National Day (Bastille Day)Official source 2: France — French National Day (Bastille Day)
Gabon Independence DayCommemorates the proclamation of independence in 1960. 17 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Gabon — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Gabon — Independence Day
Gambia Independence DayThe Gambia's national independence observance is on 18 February. 18 February Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Gambia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Gambia — Independence Day
Georgia Independence DayGeorgia's annual national observance is Independence Day on 26 May. 26 May Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Georgia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Georgia — Independence Day
Germany Day of German UnityCommemorates German reunification in 1990. 3 October Calendar guide: Day of German Unity Official source: Germany — Day of German UnityOfficial source 2: Germany — Day of German Unity
Ghana Independence DayGhana observes its Independence Day on 6 March. 6 March Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Ghana — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Ghana — Independence Day
Greece Greek Independence DayCommemorates the proclamation of Greek independence in 1821. 25 March Calendar guide: Greek Independence Day Official source: Greece — Greek Independence DayOfficial source 2: Greece — Greek Independence Day
Greece Ohi Day (Greek National Day)A Greek national commemoration of the events of 28 October 1940. 28 OctoberA second central national observance alongside 25 March Greek Independence Day. Calendar guide: Ohi Day (Greek National Day) Official source: Greece — Ohi Day (Greek National Day)Official source 2: Greece — Ohi Day (Greek National Day)
Grenada Independence DayGrenada's national independence observance is on 7 February. 7 February Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Grenada — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Grenada — Independence Day
Guatemala Independence DayGuatemala observes its Independence Day on 15 September. 15 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Guatemala — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Guatemala — Independence Day
Guinea Guinea Independence DayGuinea became independent on 2 October 1958. 2 OctoberUse 2 October. The Australian DFAT protocol page incorrectly places Guinea under 1 October. Calendar guide: Guinea Independence Day Official source: Guinea — Guinea Independence DayOfficial source 2: Guinea — Guinea Independence DayOfficial source 3: Guinea — Guinea Independence Day
Guinea-Bissau Independence DayGuinea-Bissau's annual national independence observance is on 24 September. 24 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Guinea-Bissau — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Guinea-Bissau — Independence Day
Guyana Republic Day (Mashramani)Guyana's diplomatic national day is Republic Day on 23 February; distinct from Independence Day on 26 May. 23 February Calendar guide: Republic Day (Mashramani) Official source: Guyana — Republic Day (Mashramani)Official source 2: Guyana — Republic Day (Mashramani)
Guyana Guyana Independence DayGuyana’s Independence Day is 26 May; Republic Day is a separate national observance on 23 February. 26 MayFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Guyana Independence Day Official source: Guyana — Guyana Independence Day
Haiti Independence DayHaiti observes its national Independence Day on 1 January. 1 January Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Haiti — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Haiti — Independence Day
Holy See (Vatican City)The Holy See and Vatican City State are distinct legal entities; this single directory entry covers both related observances. Holy See National Day (Election of Pope Leo XIV)Pope Leo XIV was elected on 8 May 2025. Diplomatic national-day calendars now use 8 May. 8 May8 May applies during Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate; this date changes when a new pope is elected. Calendar guide: Holy See National Day (Election of Pope Leo XIV) Official source: Holy See (Vatican City) — Holy See National Day (Election of Pope Leo XIV)Official source 2: Holy See (Vatican City) — Holy See National Day (Election of Pope Leo XIV)Official source 3: Holy See (Vatican City) — Holy See National Day (Election of Pope Leo XIV)
Holy See (Vatican City) Vatican City State Foundation Anniversary (Lateran Treaty Day)The Lateran Pacts between Italy and the Holy See were signed on 11 February 1929; the Governorate commemorates the foundation anniversary on this date. 11 FebruaryA separate state-foundation anniversary; not the Holy See’s diplomatic national day. Calendar guide: Vatican City State Foundation Anniversary (Lateran Treaty Day) Official source: Holy See (Vatican City) — Vatican City State Foundation Anniversary (Lateran Treaty Day)
Honduras Independence DayCommemorates independence in 1821. 15 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Honduras — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Honduras — Independence Day
Hungary State Foundation Day (Saint Stephen's Day)Commemorates the foundation of the Hungarian state and Saint Stephen. 20 August Calendar guide: State Foundation Day (Saint Stephen's Day) Official source: Hungary — State Foundation Day (Saint Stephen's Day)Official source 2: Hungary — State Foundation Day (Saint Stephen's Day)
Hungary Hungarian Revolution Day (15 March)Commemorates the 1848–49 revolution against Habsburg rule. 15 MarchFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Hungarian Revolution Day (15 March) Official source: Hungary — Hungarian Revolution Day (15 March)
Hungary Hungarian National Day (23 October)Commemorates the 1956 revolution against Soviet rule. 23 OctoberFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Hungarian National Day (23 October) Official source: Hungary — Hungarian National Day (23 October)
Iceland Icelandic National Day (Republic Day)Commemorates the foundation of the republic in 1944. 17 June Calendar guide: Icelandic National Day (Republic Day) Official source: Iceland — Icelandic National Day (Republic Day)Official source 2: Iceland — Icelandic National Day (Republic Day)
India Republic DayCommemorates the proclamation of the republic in 1950. 26 January Calendar guide: Republic Day Official source: India — Republic DayOfficial source 2: India — Republic Day
India India Independence DayCommemorates India’s independence in 1947. 15 AugustFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: India Independence Day Official source: India — India Independence DayOfficial source 2: India — India Independence Day
Indonesia Independence DayCommemorates the proclamation of Indonesian independence in 1945. 17 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Indonesia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Indonesia — Independence Day
Iran Islamic Revolution Victory Day (National Day)Commemorates the victory of Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979. 11 February11 February is the Gregorian protocol date for the Islamic Revolution anniversary, which falls on 22 Bahman in Iran’s calendar. Calendar guide: Islamic Revolution Victory Day (National Day) Official source: Iran — Islamic Revolution Victory Day (National Day)Official source 2: Iran — Islamic Revolution Victory Day (National Day)Official source 3: Iran — Islamic Revolution Victory Day (National Day)
Iraq Iraqi National DayIraq's diplomatic national day is observed on 3 October. 3 October Calendar guide: Iraqi National Day Official source: Iraq — Iraqi National DayOfficial source 2: Iraq — Iraqi National Day
Ireland Saint Patrick's DayIreland's diplomatic national day is Saint Patrick's Day on 17 March. 17 March Calendar guide: Saint Patrick's Day Official source: Ireland — Saint Patrick's DayOfficial source 2: Ireland — Saint Patrick's Day
Israel Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)Israel’s declaration of independence was in 1948. The 2026 holiday is 22 April; the 2027 holiday is 12 May. 22 April 2026; 12 May 20275 Iyar in the Hebrew calendar, with statutory weekday adjustments. Begins at sunset the previous evening. Use the published year-specific dates; 14 May is the historical Gregorian anniversary of the 1948 declaration, not a fixed annual observance. Calendar guide: Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) Official source: Israel — Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)Official source 2: Israel — Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)Official source 3: Israel — Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)Official source 4: Israel — Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut)
Italy Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica)Commemorates the proclamation of the republic in 1946. 2 June Calendar guide: Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) Official source: Italy — Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica)Official source 2: Italy — Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica)
Jamaica Independence DayJamaica observes its national Independence Day on 6 August. 6 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Jamaica — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Jamaica — Independence Day
Japan Emperor's Birthday (Japan's National Day)Japan's diplomatic national day marks the birthday of Emperor Naruhito, which is on 23 February. 23 February Calendar guide: Emperor's Birthday (Japan's National Day) Official source: Japan — Emperor's Birthday (Japan's National Day)Official source 2: Japan — Emperor's Birthday (Japan's National Day)Official source 3: Japan — Emperor's Birthday (Japan's National Day)
Japan Japan National Foundation DayNational Foundation Day is a separate Japanese public holiday on 11 February. 11 FebruaryNational Foundation Day is distinct from the Emperor’s Birthday on 23 February, Japan’s diplomatic national day. Calendar guide: Japan National Foundation Day Official source: Japan — Japan National Foundation DayOfficial source 2: Japan — Japan National Foundation Day
Jordan Independence DayCommemorates Jordanian independence in 1946. 25 May Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Jordan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Jordan — Independence Day
Kazakhstan Republic DayKazakhstan observes Republic Day on 25 October; the substituted day off in 2026 is 26 October. 25 October Calendar guide: Republic Day Official source: Kazakhstan — Republic DayOfficial source 2: Kazakhstan — Republic DayOfficial source 3: Kazakhstan — Republic Day
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Independence DayCommemorates Kazakhstan’s independence on 16 December 1991. 16 DecemberFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Kazakhstan Independence Day Official source: Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan Independence DayOfficial source 2: Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan Independence Day
Kenya Jamhuri DayCommemorates independence on 12 December 1963 and becoming a republic on 12 December 1964. 12 December Calendar guide: Jamhuri Day Official source: Kenya — Jamhuri DayOfficial source 2: Kenya — Jamhuri Day
Kenya Madaraka DayCommemorates internal self-government achieved on 1 June 1963. 1 JuneFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Madaraka Day Official source: Kenya — Madaraka Day
Kiribati Independence DayKiribati observes its national Independence Day on 12 July. 12 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Kiribati — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Kiribati — Independence Day
Kuwait Kuwait National DayKuwait's National Day is held on 25 February, combining its independence commemoration with the accession anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem. 25 February Calendar guide: Kuwait National Day Official source: Kuwait — Kuwait National DayOfficial source 2: Kuwait — Kuwait National DayOfficial source 3: Kuwait — Kuwait National Day
Kuwait Kuwait Liberation DayCommemorates liberation from Iraqi occupation and restoration of the government on 26 February 1991. 26 FebruaryFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Kuwait Liberation Day Official source: Kuwait — Kuwait Liberation DayOfficial source 2: Kuwait — Kuwait Liberation Day
Kyrgyzstan Independence DayKyrgyzstan's annual national independence observance falls on 31 August. 31 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Kyrgyzstan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Kyrgyzstan — Independence Day
Laos Lao National DayThe Lao People's Democratic Republic observes National Day on 2 December. 2 December Calendar guide: Lao National Day Official source: Laos — Lao National DayOfficial source 2: Laos — Lao National Day
Latvia Proclamation Day of the Republic of LatviaCommemorates the proclamation of the Republic of Latvia on 18 November 1918. 18 November Calendar guide: Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia Official source: Latvia — Proclamation Day of the Republic of LatviaOfficial source 2: Latvia — Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia
Latvia Restoration of Independence Day of LatviaCommemorates the restoration of independence on 4 May 1990. 4 MayFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Restoration of Independence Day of Latvia Official source: Latvia — Restoration of Independence Day of Latvia
Lebanon Independence DayCommemorates Lebanese independence in 1943. 22 November Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Lebanon — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Lebanon — Independence Day
Lesotho Independence DayLesotho's annual national independence observance falls on 4 October. 4 October Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Lesotho — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Lesotho — Independence Day
Liberia Independence DayCommemorates Liberian independence in 1847. 26 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Liberia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Liberia — Independence Day
Libya Independence DayLibya's diplomatic national day is Independence Day on 24 December. 24 December Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Libya — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Libya — Independence Day
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein National DayLiechtenstein's national day is observed annually on 15 August. 15 August Calendar guide: Liechtenstein National Day Official source: Liechtenstein — Liechtenstein National DayOfficial source 2: Liechtenstein — Liechtenstein National Day
Lithuania Day of Restoration of the State of LithuaniaCommemorates restoration of the Lithuanian state in 1918. 16 February Calendar guide: Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania Official source: Lithuania — Day of Restoration of the State of LithuaniaOfficial source 2: Lithuania — Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania
Lithuania Restoration of Independence Day of Lithuania11 March is Lithuania’s Restoration of Independence holiday. Enduring statehood restored in 1918 is marked separately on 16 February. 11 MarchFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Restoration of Independence Day of Lithuania Official source: Lithuania — Restoration of Independence Day of Lithuania
Lithuania Lithuania Statehood Day (Coronation of King Mindaugas)6 July marks the national day of the coronation of Mindaugas, King of Lithuania. 6 JulyFixed commemorative date; public-holiday substitutions may differ. Calendar guide: Lithuania Statehood Day (Coronation of King Mindaugas) Official source: Lithuania — Lithuania Statehood Day (Coronation of King Mindaugas)
Luxembourg Luxembourg National DayThe public celebration of the Grand Duke's birthday is fixed on 23 June; celebrations start on the previous evening. 23 June Calendar guide: Luxembourg National Day Official source: Luxembourg — Luxembourg National DayOfficial source 2: Luxembourg — Luxembourg National DayOfficial source 3: Luxembourg — Luxembourg National Day
Madagascar Independence DayCommemorates Madagascar's independence, declared on 26 June 1960. 26 June Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Madagascar — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Madagascar — Independence Day
Malawi Independence DayMarks Malawi's independence from the United Kingdom on 6 July 1964; the date is also known as Republic Day. 6 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Malawi — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Malawi — Independence Day
Malaysia National Day (Hari Kebangsaan)Marks the Federation of Malaya's independence in 1957; Malaysia Day on 16 September marks a separate event. 31 August Calendar guide: National Day (Hari Kebangsaan) Official source: Malaysia — National Day (Hari Kebangsaan)Official source 2: Malaysia — National Day (Hari Kebangsaan)
Malaysia Malaysia DayCommemorates the formation of Malaysia in 1963, bringing together Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore; Singapore left the federation in 1965. 16 September Calendar guide: Malaysia Day Official source: Malaysia — Malaysia Day
Maldives Independence DayCommemorates the Maldives gaining full independence from British protection in 1965. 26 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Maldives — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Maldives — Independence Day
Mali Independence DayMarks the proclamation of the independent and sovereign Republic of Mali on 22 September 1960. 22 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Mali — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Mali — Independence Day
Malta Independence DayOne of Malta's five national holidays, distinct from its Freedom Day, Sette Giugno, Victory Day and Republic Day. 21 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Malta — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Malta — Independence Day
Malta Freedom DayOne of Malta's five national holidays, observed on 31 March. 31 March Calendar guide: Freedom Day Official source: Malta — Freedom DayOfficial source 2: Malta — Freedom Day
Malta Sette GiugnoOne of Malta's five national holidays, commemorating the June 1919 events. 7 June Calendar guide: Sette Giugno Official source: Malta — Sette GiugnoOfficial source 2: Malta — Sette Giugno
Malta Victory DayOne of Malta's five national holidays; the official list also calls it the Feast of Our Lady of Victories. 8 September Calendar guide: Victory Day Official source: Malta — Victory DayOfficial source 2: Malta — Victory Day
Malta Republic DayOne of Malta's five national holidays, observed on 13 December. 13 December Calendar guide: Republic Day Official source: Malta — Republic DayOfficial source 2: Malta — Republic Day
Marshall Islands Constitution DayThe national celebration is Constitution Day, observed on 1 May. 1 May Calendar guide: Constitution Day Official source: Marshall Islands — Constitution DayOfficial source 2: Marshall Islands — Constitution Day
Mauritania Independence DayCommemorates the declaration of Mauritania's independence on 28 November 1960. 28 November Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Mauritania — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Mauritania — Independence Day
Mauritius National DayMarks independence in 1968 and the country's transition to a republic on the same date in 1992. 12 March Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Mauritius — National DayOfficial source 2: Mauritius — National Day
Mexico Independence DayCommemorates the beginning of Mexico's independence movement in 1810; it is distinct from Cinco de Mayo. 16 SeptemberNational independence celebration, not the Battle of Puebla anniversary on 5 May. Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Mexico — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Mexico — Independence Day
Micronesia (Federated States of) Independence DayMarks the Federated States of Micronesia's independence on 3 November 1986 and the implementation of its Compact of Free Association. 3 November Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Micronesia (Federated States of) — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Micronesia (Federated States of) — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Micronesia (Federated States of) — Independence Day
Moldova Independence DayThe national celebration is the anniversary of Moldova's declaration of independence. 27 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Moldova — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Moldova — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Moldova — Independence Day
Monaco National Day (Fete du Prince)Prince Albert II retained 19 November in tribute to his father Prince Rainier III; the day is also called the Prince's Day. 19 November Calendar guide: National Day (Fete du Prince) Official source: Monaco — National Day (Fete du Prince)Official source 2: Monaco — National Day (Fete du Prince)
Mongolia National Day (Naadam)The diplomatic national day on 11 July marks the anniversary of Mongolia's People's Revolution and the start of the Naadam celebrations. 11 July Calendar guide: National Day (Naadam) Official source: Mongolia — National Day (Naadam)Official source 2: Mongolia — National Day (Naadam)Official source 3: Mongolia — National Day (Naadam)
Montenegro Statehood DayCommemorates international recognition at the 1878 Congress of Berlin and the anti-fascist uprising of 13 July 1941. 13 July Calendar guide: Statehood Day Official source: Montenegro — Statehood DayOfficial source 2: Montenegro — Statehood Day
Montenegro Independence DayCommemorates the independence referendum of 21 May 2006; distinct from Statehood Day on 13 July. 21 May Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Montenegro — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Montenegro — Independence Day
Morocco Throne DayMorocco's diplomatic national celebration is Throne Day, distinct from its Independence Day. 30 July Calendar guide: Throne Day Official source: Morocco — Throne DayOfficial source 2: Morocco — Throne DayOfficial source 3: Morocco — Throne Day
Mozambique Independence DayThe national day commemorates Mozambique's independence. 25 June Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Mozambique — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Mozambique — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Mozambique — Independence Day
Myanmar Independence DayCommemorates Myanmar's independence in 1948; it is observed on 4 January. 4 January Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Myanmar — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Myanmar — Independence Day
Namibia Independence DayMarks Namibia becoming an independent state on 21 March 1990. 21 March Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Namibia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Namibia — Independence Day
Nauru Independence DayMarks Nauru's independence and the establishment of its constitutional parliament on 31 January 1968. 31 January Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Nauru — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Nauru — Independence Day
Nepal Constitution Day and National DayCommemorates the promulgation of the 2015 constitution. The annual celebration follows Ashoj 3 rather than an invariant Gregorian date. 19 September 2026The Gregorian date can change because the celebration follows Ashoj 3 in the Bikram Sambat calendar. The confirmed 2026 date is 19 September; the 2027 date is not yet confirmed. Calendar guide: Constitution Day and National Day Official source: Nepal — Constitution Day and National DayOfficial source 2: Nepal — Constitution Day and National DayOfficial source 3: Nepal — Constitution Day and National Day
Netherlands King's Day (Koningsdag)Celebrates King Willem-Alexander's birthday; if 27 April is a Sunday, the national celebration takes place on 26 April. 27 April 2026; 27 April 2027Celebrated on 27 April, or on Saturday 26 April when 27 April is a Sunday. Calendar guide: King's Day (Koningsdag) Official source: Netherlands — King's Day (Koningsdag)Official source 2: Netherlands — King's Day (Koningsdag)
New Zealand Waitangi DayCommemorates the first signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840. 6 February Calendar guide: Waitangi Day Official source: New Zealand — Waitangi DayOfficial source 2: New Zealand — Waitangi Day
Nicaragua Independence DayThe national celebration is Independence Day, shared in date with several other Central American states. 15 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Nicaragua — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Nicaragua — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Nicaragua — Independence Day
Niger Independence DayCommemorates Niger’s independence on 3 August 1960. 3 AugustThe historical independence anniversary is distinct from Republic Day and National Sovereignty Day. Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Niger — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Niger — Independence Day
Niger Republic DayCommemorates the proclamation of the republic, separate from the independence anniversary on 3 August. 18 DecemberA separate anniversary of the proclamation of the republic. Calendar guide: Republic Day Official source: Niger — Republic DayOfficial source 2: Niger — Republic DayOfficial source 3: Niger — Republic Day
Niger National Sovereignty Day26 July marks the anniversary of the CNSP’s assumption of power in 2023. A July 2024 ordinance declared the anniversary a legal public holiday. 26 JulyA distinct national occasion alongside the independence anniversary on 3 August and Republic Day on 18 December. Calendar guide: National Sovereignty Day Official source: Niger — National Sovereignty Day
Nigeria Independence DayMarks Nigeria becoming an independent sovereign state on 1 October 1960. 1 October Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Nigeria — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Nigeria — Independence Day
North Korea Day of the Foundation of the RepublicMarks the foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in 1948. 9 September Calendar guide: Day of the Foundation of the Republic Official source: North Korea — Day of the Foundation of the RepublicOfficial source 2: North Korea — Day of the Foundation of the RepublicOfficial source 3: North Korea — Day of the Foundation of the Republic
North Macedonia Independence DayThe national celebration commemorates independence in 1991. 8 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: North Macedonia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: North Macedonia — Independence DayOfficial source 3: North Macedonia — Independence Day
Norway Constitution DayCommemorates Norway's constitution of 1814. 17 May Calendar guide: Constitution Day Official source: Norway — Constitution DayOfficial source 2: Norway — Constitution DayOfficial source 3: Norway — Constitution Day
Oman National DayOman's national celebration now falls on 20 November, commemorating the founding of the Al Busaid state; older lists showing 18 November are out of date. 20 NovemberNational celebration date changed from 18 to 20 November in 2025. Statutory holidays cover 20–21 November but official days off may be transferred; this record is the anniversary, not a holiday-entitlement schedule. Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Oman — National DayOfficial source 2: Oman — National Day
Pakistan Pakistan DayCommemorates the Lahore Resolution of 23 March 1940, a milestone in the movement that led to Pakistan's independence. 23 March Calendar guide: Pakistan Day Official source: Pakistan — Pakistan DayOfficial source 2: Pakistan — Pakistan Day
Pakistan Independence DayMarks Pakistan gaining independence in 1947; distinct from Pakistan Day on 23 March. 14 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Pakistan — Independence Day
Palau Independence DayPalau's diplomatic national day is celebrated on 1 October. 1 October Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Palau — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Palau — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Palau — Independence Day
Palestine Independence DayCommemorates the Palestinian National Council's declaration of the State of Palestine on 15 November 1988. 15 November Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Palestine — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Palestine — Independence Day
Panama Separation DayMarks Panama's separation from Colombia in 1903; the diplomatic national day is distinct from independence from Spain. 3 November Calendar guide: Separation Day Official source: Panama — Separation DayOfficial source 2: Panama — Separation DayOfficial source 3: Panama — Separation Day
Papua New Guinea Independence DayCommemorates independence on 16 September 1975, the day Papua New Guinea's constitution came into effect. 16 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Papua New Guinea — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Papua New Guinea — Independence Day
Paraguay Independence DayCelebrations of independence in 1811 span 14 and 15 May; diplomatic calendars variously list either date. 14 MayThe national independence celebrations span 14–15 May. Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Paraguay — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Paraguay — Independence Day
Peru Independence DayCommemorates Peru's proclamation of independence in 1821. 28 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Peru — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Peru — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Peru — Independence Day
Philippines Independence DayCommemorates the proclamation of Philippine independence in 1898. 12 June Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Philippines — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Philippines — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Philippines — Independence Day
Poland Constitution DayCommemorates the constitution adopted in 1791; Poland also celebrates Independence Day on 11 November. 3 May Calendar guide: Constitution Day Official source: Poland — Constitution DayOfficial source 2: Poland — Constitution DayOfficial source 3: Poland — Constitution Day
Portugal Portugal DayAlso called the Day of Camoes and the Portuguese Communities, celebrating Portugal and Portuguese communities abroad. 10 June Calendar guide: Portugal Day Official source: Portugal — Portugal DayOfficial source 2: Portugal — Portugal DayOfficial source 3: Portugal — Portugal Day
Qatar National DayCommemorates the founding of the modern State of Qatar in 1878 under Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani. 18 December Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Qatar — National DayOfficial source 2: Qatar — National Day
Romania National DayRomania's national celebration is held on 1 December. 1 December Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Romania — National DayOfficial source 2: Romania — National DayOfficial source 3: Romania — National Day
Russia Russia DayCommemorates the declaration of state sovereignty adopted on 12 June 1990; the celebration was renamed Russia Day in 2002. 12 June Calendar guide: Russia Day Official source: Russia — Russia DayOfficial source 2: Russia — Russia Day
Rwanda Liberation Day (Kwibohora)Marks the day in 1994 when the Rwandan Patriotic Army stopped the genocide against the Tutsi; it is distinct from Independence Day on 1 July. 4 July4 July is correct; DFAT listing of 5 July is stale/wrong. Calendar guide: Liberation Day (Kwibohora) Official source: Rwanda — Liberation Day (Kwibohora)Official source 2: Rwanda — Liberation Day (Kwibohora)
Rwanda Independence DayRwanda marks Independence Day on 1 July, separately from Liberation Day on 4 July. 1 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Rwanda — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Rwanda — Independence Day
Saint Kitts and Nevis Independence DayCommemorates the federation gaining full independence on 19 September 1983. 19 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Saint Kitts and Nevis — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Saint Kitts and Nevis — Independence Day
Saint Lucia Independence DayCommemorates Saint Lucia's attainment of independence on 22 February 1979. 22 February Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Saint Lucia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Saint Lucia — Independence Day
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Independence DayCommemorates independence on 27 October 1979, when the country became Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 27 October Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Independence Day
Samoa Independence DayThe annual celebrations on 1 June commemorate independence achieved on 1 January 1962. 1 June Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Samoa — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Samoa — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Samoa — Independence Day
San Marino Foundation DayCommemorates the traditional foundation of the republic in AD 301; it is also the feast of Saint Marinus. 3 September Calendar guide: Foundation Day Official source: San Marino — Foundation DayOfficial source 2: San Marino — Foundation Day
Sao Tome and Principe Independence DayThe country's national celebration falls on 12 July. 12 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Sao Tome and Principe — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Sao Tome and Principe — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Sao Tome and Principe — Independence Day
Saudi Arabia National DayCommemorates the unification and naming of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under King Abdulaziz in 1932; distinct from Founding Day. 23 September Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Saudi Arabia — National DayOfficial source 2: Saudi Arabia — National Day
Senegal Independence DayThe national celebration is Independence Day on 4 April. 4 April Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Senegal — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Senegal — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Senegal — Independence Day
Serbia Statehood DaySerbia's diplomatic national celebration is Statehood Day on 15 February. 15 February Calendar guide: Statehood Day Official source: Serbia — Statehood DayOfficial source 2: Serbia — Statehood DayOfficial source 3: Serbia — Statehood Day
Seychelles National Day (Independence Day)Seychelles' national celebration is Independence Day on 29 June; 18 June is Constitution Day, not the current national day. 29 JuneNational Day moved to 29 June in 2015; older 18 June listings refer to Constitution Day. Calendar guide: National Day (Independence Day) Official source: Seychelles — National Day (Independence Day)Official source 2: Seychelles — National Day (Independence Day)
Sierra Leone Independence DayCommemorates Sierra Leone's independence in 1961. 27 April Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Sierra Leone — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Sierra Leone — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Sierra Leone — Independence Day
Singapore National DayCommemorates Singapore becoming independent in 1965. 9 August Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Singapore — National DayOfficial source 2: Singapore — National DayOfficial source 3: Singapore — National Day
Slovakia Day of the Establishment of the Slovak RepublicCommemorates the establishment of the independent Slovak Republic on 1 January 1993 after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. 1 January Calendar guide: Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic Official source: Slovakia — Day of the Establishment of the Slovak RepublicOfficial source 2: Slovakia — Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic
Slovakia Constitution DaySlovakia commemorates its constitution on 1 September, distinct from the state-establishment celebration on 1 January. 1 September Calendar guide: Constitution Day Official source: Slovakia — Constitution DayOfficial source 2: Slovakia — Constitution Day
Slovenia Statehood DayMarks the Slovenian Assembly's adoption of its key independence documents on 25 June 1991. 25 June Calendar guide: Statehood Day Official source: Slovenia — Statehood DayOfficial source 2: Slovenia — Statehood Day
Solomon Islands Independence DayThe national celebration falls on 7 July. 7 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Solomon Islands — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Solomon Islands — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Solomon Islands — Independence Day
Somalia Independence Day and National DayMarks the union of the former British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic on 1 July 1960. 1 July Calendar guide: Independence Day and National Day Official source: Somalia — Independence Day and National DayOfficial source 2: Somalia — Independence Day and National Day
South Africa Freedom DayCommemorates South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994. 27 April Calendar guide: Freedom Day Official source: South Africa — Freedom DayOfficial source 2: South Africa — Freedom Day
South Korea National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)The Republic of Korea's diplomatic national celebration is National Foundation Day on 3 October. 3 October Calendar guide: National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol) Official source: South Korea — National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)Official source 2: South Korea — National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)Official source 3: South Korea — National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)
South Sudan Independence DayCommemorates the proclamation of South Sudan as an independent state on 9 July 2011, when its transitional constitution took effect. 9 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: South Sudan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: South Sudan — Independence Day
Spain National Day of SpainSpain's official national celebration is held on 12 October. 12 October Calendar guide: National Day of Spain Official source: Spain — National Day of SpainOfficial source 2: Spain — National Day of SpainOfficial source 3: Spain — National Day of Spain
Sri Lanka Independence DayCommemorates Sri Lanka's independence on 4 February 1948. 4 February Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Sri Lanka — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Sri Lanka — Independence Day
Sudan Independence DaySudan's independence and national day is observed on 1 January. 1 January Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Sudan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Sudan — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Sudan — Independence Day
Suriname Independence DayCommemorates Suriname becoming an independent republic on 25 November 1975, ending its constitutional connection to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 25 November Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Suriname — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Suriname — Independence Day
Sweden National DayThe national day marks a date associated with 1523 and Sweden's statehood. 6 June Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Sweden — National DayOfficial source 2: Sweden — National DayOfficial source 3: Sweden — National Day
Switzerland Swiss National DayCommemorates the foundation of the Swiss Confederation in 1291. 1 August Calendar guide: Swiss National Day Official source: Switzerland — Swiss National DayOfficial source 2: Switzerland — Swiss National DayOfficial source 3: Switzerland — Swiss National Day
Syria Liberation DayMarks the fall of the Assad government on 8 December; the holiday was formally included in presidential decree 188 of 2025. 8 DecemberLiberation Day, Independence Day and Revolution Day are three distinct national anniversaries. Calendar guide: Liberation Day Official source: Syria — Liberation DayOfficial source 2: Syria — Liberation Day
Syria Independence Day (Evacuation Day)The independence/evacuation anniversary on 17 April remains an official holiday alongside the newer Liberation Day and Revolution Day. 17 AprilLiberation Day, Independence Day and Revolution Day are three distinct national anniversaries. Calendar guide: Independence Day (Evacuation Day) Official source: Syria — Independence Day (Evacuation Day)Official source 2: Syria — Independence Day (Evacuation Day)
Syria Syrian Revolution DayThe 18 March revolution anniversary was included as an official holiday in presidential decree 188 of 2025. 18 MarchLiberation Day, Independence Day and Revolution Day are three distinct national anniversaries. Calendar guide: Syrian Revolution Day Official source: Syria — Syrian Revolution DayOfficial source 2: Syria — Syrian Revolution Day
Tajikistan Independence DayTajikistan's national celebration is Independence Day on 9 September. 9 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Tajikistan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Tajikistan — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Tajikistan — Independence Day
Tanzania Union DayCommemorates the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar; it is distinct from the December independence celebration. 26 April Calendar guide: Union Day Official source: Tanzania — Union DayOfficial source 2: Tanzania — Union DayOfficial source 3: Tanzania — Union Day
Tanzania Independence and Republic DayThe December independence celebration is distinct from the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar celebrated on 26 April. 9 December Calendar guide: Independence and Republic Day Official source: Tanzania — Independence and Republic DayOfficial source 2: Tanzania — Independence and Republic Day
Thailand National DayThe national day commemorates the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, born in 1927. 5 December Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Thailand — National DayOfficial source 2: Thailand — National DayOfficial source 3: Thailand — National Day
Timor-Leste Restoration of Independence DayCommemorates the restoration of independence, distinct from the declaration of independence on 28 November. 20 May Calendar guide: Restoration of Independence Day Official source: Timor-Leste — Restoration of Independence DayOfficial source 2: Timor-Leste — Restoration of Independence DayOfficial source 3: Timor-Leste — Restoration of Independence Day
Togo Independence DayTogo's national celebration is Independence Day on 27 April. 27 April Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Togo — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Togo — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Togo — Independence Day
Tonga Constitution Day (National Day)Tonga's diplomatic national celebration falls on 4 November. 4 November Calendar guide: Constitution Day (National Day) Official source: Tonga — Constitution Day (National Day)Official source 2: Tonga — Constitution Day (National Day)Official source 3: Tonga — Constitution Day (National Day)
Trinidad and Tobago Independence DayCommemorates independence in 1962. 31 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Trinidad and Tobago — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Trinidad and Tobago — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Trinidad and Tobago — Independence Day
Tunisia Independence DayTunisia's principal diplomatic national celebration is Independence Day on 20 March. 20 March Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Tunisia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Tunisia — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Tunisia — Independence Day
Turkiye Republic DayCommemorates the proclamation of the republic in 1923. 29 October Calendar guide: Republic Day Official source: Turkiye — Republic DayOfficial source 2: Turkiye — Republic DayOfficial source 3: Turkiye — Republic Day
Turkmenistan Independence DayThe current national independence celebration is held on 27 September; older October dates should not be reused. 27 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Turkmenistan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Turkmenistan — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Turkmenistan — Independence Day
Tuvalu Independence DayTuvalu's national celebration falls on 1 October. 1 October Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Tuvalu — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Tuvalu — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Tuvalu — Independence Day
Uganda Independence DayUganda's national celebration falls on 9 October. 9 October Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Uganda — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Uganda — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Uganda — Independence Day
Ukraine Independence DayThe national celebration is the anniversary of Ukraine's declaration of independence. 24 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Ukraine — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Ukraine — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Ukraine — Independence Day
United Arab Emirates National Day (Eid Al Etihad)The United Arab Emirates celebrates its national day on 2 December. 2 December Calendar guide: National Day (Eid Al Etihad) Official source: United Arab Emirates — National Day (Eid Al Etihad)Official source 2: United Arab Emirates — National Day (Eid Al Etihad)Official source 3: United Arab Emirates — National Day (Eid Al Etihad)
United Kingdom The United Kingdom has no single fixed nationwide national day. British diplomatic missions celebrate the King’s Birthday, with reception dates varying by mission and year. Not applicable Official source: United Kingdom — national day
United States Independence DayCommemorates the Declaration of Independence of 1776. 4 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: United States — Independence DayOfficial source 2: United States — Independence DayOfficial source 3: United States — Independence Day
Uruguay Independence DayCommemorates the proclamation of independence in 1825. 25 August Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Uruguay — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Uruguay — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Uruguay — Independence Day
Uzbekistan Independence DayUzbekistan's national celebration is Independence Day on 1 September. 1 September Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Uzbekistan — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Uzbekistan — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Uzbekistan — Independence Day
Vanuatu Independence DayVanuatu's national celebration is Independence Day on 30 July. 30 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Vanuatu — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Vanuatu — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Vanuatu — Independence Day
Venezuela Independence DayCommemorates the declaration of independence in 1811. 5 July Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Venezuela — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Venezuela — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Venezuela — Independence Day
Vietnam National DayCommemorates the declaration of independence in 1945. 2 September Calendar guide: National Day Official source: Vietnam — National DayOfficial source 2: Vietnam — National DayOfficial source 3: Vietnam — National Day
Yemen Unification DayYemen's national celebration commemorates unification. 22 May Calendar guide: Unification Day Official source: Yemen — Unification DayOfficial source 2: Yemen — Unification DayOfficial source 3: Yemen — Unification Day
Zambia Independence DayZambia's national celebration is Independence Day on 24 October. 24 October Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Zambia — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Zambia — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Zambia — Independence Day
Zimbabwe Independence DayZimbabwe's national celebration is Independence Day on 18 April. 18 April Calendar guide: Independence Day Official source: Zimbabwe — Independence DayOfficial source 2: Zimbabwe — Independence DayOfficial source 3: Zimbabwe — Independence Day

UK nations

UK nations: national days, dates and official sources
Country or regionNational dayDateExplore
England St George's DayEngland's patron-saint observance; UK flag-flying guidance designates 23 April for England. 23 AprilA constituent-nation patron-saint celebration; public-holiday arrangements differ across the UK. Calendar guide: St George's Day Official source: England — St George's DayOfficial source 2: England — St George's Day
Northern Ireland St Patrick's DayA patron-saint celebration observed in Northern Ireland and across Ireland; it is not a separate sovereign-country national day. 17 MarchA constituent-nation patron-saint celebration; public-holiday arrangements differ across the UK. Calendar guide: St Patrick's Day Official source: Northern Ireland — St Patrick's DayOfficial source 2: Northern Ireland — St Patrick's Day
Scotland St Andrew's DayScotland's patron-saint observance; UK flag-flying guidance designates 30 November for Scotland. 30 NovemberA constituent-nation patron-saint celebration; public-holiday arrangements differ across the UK. Calendar guide: St Andrew's Day Official source: Scotland — St Andrew's DayOfficial source 2: Scotland — St Andrew's Day
Wales St David's DayWales' patron-saint observance; UK flag-flying guidance designates 1 March for Wales. 1 MarchA constituent-nation patron-saint celebration; public-holiday arrangements differ across the UK. Calendar guide: St David's Day Official source: Wales — St David's DayOfficial source 2: Wales — St David's Day

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