Национальные праздники и дни государственности мира

Designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a nation
celebrations of nationhood

A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler (such as a birthday, accession, or removal). The national day is often a public holiday. Many countries have more than one national day. Denmark and the United Kingdom are the only countries without a national day. Britain abandoned Empire Day, while Denmark has what is not a public holiday but an unofficial celebration called Constitution Day. National days emerged with the age of nationalism, with most appearing during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Nations that are not broadly recognized sovereign states are shown in pink. Defunct states are highlighted in light grey. For nations that are dependent on, or part of, a sovereign state (such as federal states, autonomous regions, or colonies), the name of the sovereign state is shown in parentheses. Days that are not fixed to the Gregorian calendar are sorted by their occurrences. +NationDate Significance of this date (Canada) 15 AugustAssumption Day was preferred over 24 June to remember that Acadians are descendants of France and a separate nation from the French Canadians. 19 AugustIndependence from British control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919. (see Afghan Independence Day)African Union25 MayAfrica Day, Anniversary of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity 28 NovemberAlbanian Flag Day: Raising of the Albanian flag in Vlorë to announce the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912 (British Islands) 15 DecemberHomecoming Day, the return of the Islanders after the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II 1945 5 JulyIndependence Day (Algeria) in 19621 NovemberRevolution Day, beginning of the Algerian War in 1954 (United States) 17 AprilUS Flag Day, commemorates the date American Samoa became a US territory and first flew the US flag in 1900, as well as the date of adoption of the American Samoan flag in 1960. (Spain) 28 FebruaryCommemorates the date of the 1980 referendum on the Statute of Autonomy of Andalusia that established the region as an autonomous community 8 SeptemberOur Lady of Meritxell Day, patron saint of Andorra, signing of the Paréage of Andorra 1278 11 NovemberIndependence from Portugal in 1975 (United Kingdom) 30 MayAnguilla Day; the beginning of the Anguillian Revolution in 1967 1 NovemberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1981 (Spain) 23 AprilSaint George's Day, patron saint of Aragon and his Crown. An XIII legend holds that during the battle of Alcoraz in 1096, Saint George appeared in support of Aragonese army force. 25 MayMay Revolution, in 18109 JulyDeclaration of Independence, from Spain in 1816 28 MayRepublic Day, independence from the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic 191821 SeptemberIndependence from the Soviet Union recognised in 1991 (Kingdom of the Netherlands) 18 MarchFlag Day; adoption of the flag in 1976 (United Kingdom) 3rd Saturday in JuneKing's Official Birthday (Spain)8 SeptemberFeast of Our Lady of Covadonga, patron saint of Asturias 26 JanuaryAustralia Day, date of the founding of Sydney, the first British settlement in Australia, 1788 26 OctoberThe Neutrality Constitution of 1955 28 MayIndependence Day, independence from the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic 1918 (Portugal) Pentecost MondayAzores Day, gaining autonomy within Portugal in 1976. Pentecost may occur in late May or early June. 10 JulyIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1973 16 DecemberCoronation Day of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the first Emir of Bahrain, in 1961 (Spain) 1 MarchCommemorates the date that the Statute of Autonomy establishing the Balearic Islands as an autonomous community became effective in 1983 26 MarchIndependence Day, declaration of independence from Pakistan in 197116 DecemberVictory Day, commemorates the Surrender of Pakistan, ending the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 30 NovemberIndependence Day, from the United Kingdom in 1966. Also the anniversary of the formal proclamation of Barbados as a Republic in the Commonwealth in 2021. (Spain) No official National Day. From 2011 to 2013 it was 25 October 3 JulyIndependence Day, liberation of Minsk from German occupation by Soviet troops in 1944 21 JulyNational Day, Leopold of Saxe Coburg Saalfeld takes the oath as the first King of the Belgians in 1831 21 SeptemberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1981 1 AugustIndependence from France in 1960 (United Kingdom) 24 MayOriginally Queen Victoria's birthday; now "Bermuda Day" to celebrate the islands' heritage and culture 17 DecemberUgyen Wangchuck elected hereditary king in 1907 6 AugustProclamation of Republic (independent from Spain) in 1825 30 SeptemberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1966 7 SeptemberDia da Independência, declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822 24 MayQueen Victoria's birthday (United Kingdom)1 July Territory Day, commemoration of the day on which BVI gained self governing status within the limits of still being a British colonial possession. 23 FebruaryNational Day, celebrating independence from the United Kingdom in 1984, which actually occurred on 1 January (Belgium)8 MayIris Day [fr; nl] 8 May is during the blooming season of the iris (also called fleur de Lys), the symbol of the Region. Also, victory day over the Nazis in World War II and a former feast day of St. Michael, patron saint of the Region. 3 MarchLiberation Day, autonomy within Ottoman Empire in 1878 11 DecemberProclamation of Independence in 1958 1 JulyIndependence from Belgium in 1962 9 NovemberIndependence from France in 1953 20 MayNational Day, creation of a unitary state in 1972 1 JulyCanada Day, creation of a federal Canada from three British colonies in 1867 (Spain) 30 MayAnniversary of the first session of the Parliament of the Canary Islands in 1983 (Spain) 28 July (unofficial)No official Regional Day; Cantabria Institutions Day commemorates the establishment of the province in 1778 (Spain) 31 MayAnniversary of the first session of the Cortes of Castilla–La Mancha in 1983 (Spain) 23 AprilAnniversary of the Battle of Villalar and the Revolt of the Comuneros in 1521 (Spain) 11 SeptemberNational Day, commemorates the fall of Barcelona during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1714 5 JulyIndependence from Portugal in 1975 (United Kingdom) 1st Monday in JulyConstitution adopted in 1959 for the West Indies Federation 1 DecemberMade an autonomous territory within the French Community in 1958 (Spain) 2 SeptemberPedro de Meneses, 1st Count of Vila Real becomes the first Governor of Ceuta after the 1415 Conquest of Ceuta 11 AugustIndependence from France in 1960 18 SeptemberThe first Government Junta is created in 1810🏴󠁵󠁳󠁴󠁸󠁿 China People's Republic of China 1 OctoberNational Day of the People's Republic of China (Proclamation of the People's Republic of China in 1949)🏴󠁵󠁳󠁴󠁸󠁿 Republic of China Republic of China 1 JanuaryFounding Day of the Republic of China, establishment of the Provisional Government in 191210 OctoberDouble Ten Day commemorating the 1911 Wuchang Uprising that led to abolishment of the monarchy and founding of the Republic in China in 1911 20 JulyDeclaration of independence from Spain in 1810Commonwealth of NationsSecond Monday in MarchCommonwealth Day 6 JulyIndependence from France in 1975🏴󠁵󠁳󠁴󠁸󠁿 Democratic Republic of Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo30 JuneIndependence from Belgium in 1960🏴󠁵󠁳󠁴󠁸󠁿 Republic of the Congo Republic of the Congo 15 AugustIndependence from France in 1960 4 AugustSelf government in free association with New Zealand in 1965 15 SeptemberIndependence from the Kingdom of Spain in 1821 30 MayStatehood Day, multi party Parliament was constituted in 1990 1 JanuaryLiberation Day overthrow of the Batista regime in 195910 OctoberIndependence Day declared from the Spanish Empire in 1868 (Kingdom of the Netherlands) 2 JulyThe first elected island council is instituted in 1954 1 OctoberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1960 28 OctoberIndependence from Austria Hungary (as Czechoslovakia) in 1918 7 AugustIndependence from France in 1960 5 June (unofficial)No official National Day; Constitution Day adoption of the Constitution of 1849.15 JuneNo official National Day; Valdemars day adoption of flag 1219, and Reunion Day, Reunion of Denmark and North Schleswig 1920 27 JuneIndependence from France in 1977 3 NovemberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1978 and discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1493 27 FebruaryIndependence from Haiti in 1844 20 MayIndependence from Indonesia in 2002 10 AugustProclamation of independence from Spain in 1809 23 JulyRevolution Day, the revolution of 1952 15 SeptemberIndependence from the Kingdom of Spain in 1821 (United Kingdom) 23 AprilSaint George's Day, patron saint of England. Sometimes proposed as National Day. 12 OctoberIndependence from Spain in 1968 24 MayEritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) fighters enter Asmara in 1991 and Eritrea becomes a de facto independent state; United Nations recognizes Eritrea's independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a UN supervised referendum on nationhood. 24 FebruaryAnniversary of the Republic of Estonia on the date of its declaration of independence from the Russian and German Empires in 1918 6 SeptemberIndependence Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 1968 28 MayDownfall of the Derg Day, the Derg regime is defeated in 1991 9 MayEurope Day, commemorating the Schuman Declaration of 1950 (Spain)8 SeptemberFeast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron saint of Extremadura (United Kingdom) 14 AugustFalklands Day, first recorded sighting of the islands in 159214 JuneLiberation Day, Liberation from Argentinean occupation at the end of the Falklands War in 1982 (Denmark) 29 JulyÓlavsøka (Saint Olaf's death at the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030): opening of the Løgting (parliament) session Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 1 MarchIndependence Day, Referendum on independence from Yugoslavia in 1992 Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 25 NovemberStatehood Day, formation of the State Anti fascist Council for the National Liberation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1943 10 OctoberFiji Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 1970 6 DecemberIndependence Day, declaration of independence from Russia in 1917 (Belgium) 11 JulyFeestdag van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Battle of the Golden Spurs on 11 July 1302. (United States) 2 AprilPascua Florida is day or week (as declared by the Governor) celebrating the founding of Florida by Juan Ponce de León on 2 April 1513. 14 JulyBastille Day (known as la Fête Nationale in France), commemorating the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 (Belgium) 27 SeptemberFrench Community Holiday (France) 10 JuneAbolition of slavery day (France) 29 JuneInternal Autonomy day 17 AugustIndependence from France in 1960 (Spain) 25 July National day, commemorates the Feast of Saint James, patron saint of Galicia 18 FebruaryIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1965 26 MayDay of First Republic, declaration of independence from Russia in 1918 18 January Proclamation of the German Empire on 18 January 1871 in the Palace of Versailles. 7 OctoberRepublic Day, declaration of the German Democratic Republic in 1949 (Belgium) 15 NovemberDay of the German speaking Community 3 OctoberGerman Unity Day, unification of West Germany and East Germany in 1990 6 MarchIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1957 (United Kingdom) 10 SeptemberGibraltar National Day, people of Gibraltar vote to reject Spanish sovereignty or association in 1967 25 MarchGreek Independence Day, start of the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire in 182128 OctoberOhi Day, refusal to the surrender the country on the Italian troops, and honour at the dead during the Greco Italian War and the Greek Resistance against the Axis in 1940–1944 (Denmark) 21 June(Longest Day of the Year) Greenland national day was introduced in 1983 as one of the Home Rule's traditions and is thus one of several expressions of national identity 7 FebruaryIndependence from United Kingdom in 1974 (France) 27 MayAbolition of slavery Day (United States) 21 JulyLiberation Day, American landing on Guam 1944, the beginning of the Battle of Guam 15 SeptemberIndependence from the Kingdom of Spain in 1821 (British Islands) 9 MayLiberation Day, the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands in 1945 2 OctoberIndependence from France in 1958 24 SeptemberDeclaration of independence from Portugal in 1973 23 FebruaryMashramani, declaration of the Republic in 197026 MayDeclaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 1 JanuaryDeclaration of independence from France in 1804 (British Islands) 9 MayLiberation Day, the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands in 1945 15 SeptemberIndependence from the Kingdom of Spain in 1821 (China) 1 JulyTransfer of sovereignty to the PRC in 19971 OctoberNational Day of the People's Republic of China (Proclamation of the People's Republic of China in 1949) 15 March1848 Revolution Memorial Day20 AugustSaint Stephen's Day23 October1956 Revolution Memorial Day 17 JuneNational Day, founding of the Republic and dissolution of the personal union with Denmark in 1944 26 JanuaryRepublic Day, adoption of the Constitution of India in 195015 AugustIndependence from the British Empire in 19472 OctoberGandhi Jayanti, birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) in 1869 17 AugustProclamation of Independence (Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan R. I.) from the kingdom of the Netherlands in 1945 11 FebruaryVictory of the Islamic Revolution in 19791 AprilIranian Islamic Republic Day 3 OctoberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1932 17 MarchSaint Patrick's Day, the patron saint of Ireland (British Islands) 5 JulyTynwald Day, annual festive outdoor meeting of the Tynwald (parliament) 5 IyarYom Ha'atzmaut, proclamation of independence from the British Mandate of Palestine in 1948(date varies according to Jewish calendar on 5 Iyar.) 2 JuneFesta della Repubblica, Italy is made a republic in 1946 6 AugustIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1962 11 FebruaryNational Foundation Day, Jimmu, the first emperor, is crowned in 660 BC (British Islands) 9 MayLiberation Day, the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands in 1945 25 MayIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1946 16 December Kazakhstan Independence Day, independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 12 DecemberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1963; (Jamhuri Day), made a republic in 1964 12 JulyIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1979 (Disputed) 17 FebruaryUnilateral declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008 (Iraq) 21 MarchNowruz, Persian New Year, celebrated on the spring equinox 25 FebruaryNational Day, anniversary of the 1950 coronation of Abdullah Al Salim Al Sabah, who won Kuwait's independence from the British Empire eleven years later 31 AugustIndependence Day, declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 2 DecemberNational Day, declaration of the People's Republic in 1975 (Spain) 9 JuneAnniversary of the approval of La Rioja's Statute of Autonomy establishing it as an autonomous community 18 NovemberProclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia, independence from the Russian Empire in 1918 22 NovemberLebanese Independence Day from France in 1943 4 OctoberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1966 26 JulyProclamation of the Republic: independence from the United States in 1847 24 DecemberAnniversary of Libyan independence in 1951 15 AugustFeast of the Assumption and birth of Prince Franz Joseph II in 1906 16 FebruaryLithuanian State Reestablishment Day, declaration of independence from the Russian and German Empires in 1918 (Italy) 29 MayLombard League defeats the imperial army of Frederick Barbarossa in the Battle of Legnano 23 JuneGrand Duke's Official Birthday (China) 1 OctoberNational Day of the People's Republic of China (Proclamation of the People's Republic of China in 1949)20 DecemberTransfer of sovereignty to the PRC in 1999 26 JuneIndependence from France in 1960 (Portugal) 1 JulyMadeira Day, day of autonomy within Portugal in 1976 (Spain) 2 MayDos de Mayo Uprising, part of the Peninsular War, a civilian rebellion against the French occupation of the city 6 JulyIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1964; declaration of the Republic in 1966 31 AugustHari Kebangsaan, independence from the United Kingdom (as Malaya) in 1957. Also known as Hari Kebangsaan (National Day) in Malay.16 SeptemberMalaysia Day, formation of Malaysia by uniting Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore into a single country in 1963. Proposed to be the second national day after Hari Merdeka. 1 Rabi' al AwwalIndependence from the Portuguese Empire in 1573 (date varies according to the Islamic Calendar) 22 SeptemberIndependence from the Mali Federation in 1960 31 MarchFreedom Day, withdrawal of the last British troops from Malta in 19797 JuneSette Giugno, bread riot of 1919 in which 4 Maltese men died8 SeptemberVictory Day, celebrating the victory of the Knights of St. John over the Ottoman Empire in the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, the end of the French occupation in 1800, and the surrender of Italy to the Allies in 194321 SeptemberIndependence Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 196413 DecemberRepublic Day, adoption of the republican constitution of 1974 1 MayConstitution Day, adoption of the Compact of Free Association in 1979 (France) 22 MayAbolition of slavery day 28 NovemberIndependence from France in 1960 12 MarchIndependence Day Independence from the United Kingdom in 1968; formation of the Republic in 1992 (France) 27 AprilAbolition of slavery day (Spain) 17 SeptemberAnniversary of the 1497 Conquest of Melilla by the Duke of Medina Sidonia 16 SeptemberGrito de Dolores, beginning of the War of Independence from Spain in 1810 3 NovemberIndependence from the US administered UN Trusteeship in 1979 (Brazil) 21 AprilHanging of Tiradentes in 179216 JulyElevation of the village of Mariana to the status of city. 27 AugustIndependence Day, declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 19 NovemberAccession of Prince Albert II to the throne in 2005 26 NovemberRepublic Day, proclamation of the Mongolian People's Republic in 192429 DecemberIndependence Day, this day commemorates the independence from China in 1911. 21 MayIndependence from Serbia and Montenegro in 200613 Julyrecognised as independent at the Congress of Berlin in 1878 (United Kingdom) 3rd Saturday in JuneKing's Official Birthday 18 NovemberAccession of Muhammad V to the throne in 1927 25 JuneIndependence from Portugal in 1975 (Spain) 9 JuneAnniversary of the approval of the Region of Murcia's Statute of Autonomy establishing it as an autonomous community 10th day of TazaungmonCommemorates the anniversary of the first university student strike at Rangoon University in 1920
Note: Not to be confused with Independence Day (Myanmar) 21 MarchIndependence from South Africa in 1990 31 JanuaryIndependence from the Australia, NZ, and UK administered UN trusteeship 1968 (Spain) 3 DecemberFeast of Saint Francis Xavier, patron saint of Navarre 19 SeptemberConstitution Day, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution in 2015 27 AprilKing's Day, King Willem Alexander's birthday in 19675 MayLiberation Day, end of German occupation in 1945 6 FebruaryWaitangi Day, signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 15 SeptemberIndependence from the Kingdom of Spain in 1821 18 DecemberRepublic Day, made an autonomous state within the French Community in 1958 1 OctoberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1960 19 OctoberSelf government in free association with New Zealand in 1974 (Australia) 8 JuneBeginning of permanent settlement of the island by migrants from the Pitcairn Islands in 1856 15 AugustLiberation from Japanese rule in 1945 (Chogukhaebangŭi nal)9 SeptemberDay of the Foundation of the Republic in 194810 OctoberParty Foundation Day in 1945 2 August Republic Day, proclamation of statehood in 1944 and proclamation of Kruševo Republic in 1903 during the Ilinden Uprising8 SeptemberIndependence Day (Den na nezavisnosta), declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) 17 MarchSt. Patrick's Day; a public holiday sometimes associated with Irish nationalism12 July "The Twelfth" commemorates the Battle of the Boyne in 1690; a public holiday associated with Ulster unionism (United States) 8 JanuaryCommonwealth Day, the constitutional government takes office in 1978 17 MayConstitution Day, the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in Eidsvoll 1814 18 NovemberNational Day of Oman, independence from Portugal in 1650 and the 1940 birthday of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said who reigned 1970–2020 23 MarchPakistan Day, the Pakistan Resolution passed in Lahore in 1940. Pakistan became a Republic in 1956 with the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan.14 AugustIndependence Day, independence from the British Empire in 1947 9 JulyConstitution Day, adoption of the Constitution in 19801 OctoberIndependence Day, full independence in 1994 15 NovemberDeclaration of Independence in 1988 3 NovemberSeparation Day, independence from Colombia in 1903 16 SeptemberIndependence from Australia in 1975 14 MayIndependence Day (Día de Independencia), declaration of independence from Spain in 1811 28 JulyDeclaration of independence from Spain in 1821 12 JuneAraw ng Kalayaan, declaration of independence from Spain in 1898 (United Kingdom) 3rd Saturday in JuneKing's Official Birthday 3 May3 May Constitution Day, celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of 3 May 1791, first constitution of its kind in Europe11 NovemberŚwięto Niepodległości (Independence Day), restoration of independence from Austria Hungary, Germany, and Russia in 1918 10 JunePortugal Day, officially the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, death of national poet Luís de Camões in 1580 (United States) 25 JulyConstitution Day, establishment of Commonwealth of Puerto Rico in 1952; formerly Invasion Day, day of the American invasion in 1898 18 DecemberQatar National Day, the assumption of power by Emir Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani in 1878 (Canada) 24 JuneSaint Jean Baptiste Day, feast day of John the Baptist, the patron saint of French Canadians (Brazil) 20 SeptemberExpulsion of the Brazilian Army from Porto Alegre at the Farroupilha Revolution, followed by a Declaration of Independence on 1836. 1 DecemberGreat Union Day, unification with Transylvania and achievement of the Great Union in 1918 12 JuneRussia Day, Declaration of State Sovereignty in 19904 NovemberUnity Day, celebrates the end of Time of Troubles 1 JulyIndependence from Belgium in 1962 (France) 20 DecemberAbolition of slavery day (Kingdom of the Netherlands) 1st Friday in DecemberSaba Day celebrates, on the first Friday in December, the adoption of the flag of Saba in December 1985 (Malaysia) 31 AugustSabah Day, is celebrated to commemorate Sabah's independence from United Kingdom before joining Malaysia along with Sarawak and Singapore on 16 September 1963. It has since been celebrated since 2023. (United Kingdom) 3rd Saturday in JuneKing's Official Birthday 19 SeptemberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 1983 22 FebruaryIndependence Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 27 OctoberIndependence Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 1 JuneIndependence Day, independence from New Zealand in 1962 3 SeptemberFoundation of the city by Marinus in year 301 (traditional date); also is the St. Marinus Day. (Italy) 28 AprilSardinian revolution and expulsion of Piedmontese Viceroy and Sardinian Piedmontese officials from Cagliari, capital and largest city of Sardinia (Brazil) 9 JulyConstitutionalist Revolt against Vargas Regime in 1932 (Malaysia) 22 JulySarawak Independence Day, independence from United Kingdom before joining Malaysia along with Sabah and Singapore on 16 September. (British Islands) 10 MayLiberation Day, the end of the German occupation of the Channel Islands in 1945 23 SeptemberSaudi National Day, renaming of the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 (United Kingdom) 30 NovemberSaint Andrew's Day, patron saint of Scotland 4 AprilIndependence from France in 1960 15 FebruaryStatehood Day, start of the Serbian Revolution against Ottoman Empire in 1804; Constitution Day, adoption of the first Constitution in 1835 18 JuneNational Day, adoption of a multi party democratic constitution in 1993 27 AprilRepublic Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 1961 9 AugustNational Day, independence from Malaysia in 1965 (Kingdom of the Netherlands) 11 NovemberSint Maarten's Day 1 JanuaryDay of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic, this day commemorates when Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993 25 JuneStatehood Day, declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 7 JulyIndependence Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 1978 1 JulyIndependence from Italy and unification with Somaliland in 1960 (Disputed) 18 MayDeclaration of independence from Somalia in 199126 JuneIndependence of the State of Somaliland from the United Kingdom in 1960 27 AprilFreedom Day, first democratic general election in 1994 (United Kingdom) 3rd Saturday in JuneLiberation from Argentina at the end of the Falklands War in 1982 and King's Official Birthday 1 MarchDeclaration of independence from the Empire of Japan in 191915 AugustLiberation from Japanese rule in 1945 (Gwangbokjeol); declaration of the Republic in 19483 OctoberGaecheonjeol, ancient Korea founded in 2333 BC 9 JulyIndependence Day, independence from Sudan in 2011 26 October1955 South Vietnam referendum created First Republic of Vietnam replacing State of Vietnam1 November1963 South Vietnam coup d'état created Second Republic of Vietnam replacing First Republic of Vietnam 7 NovemberOctober Revolution Day, commemorating the Great October Socialist Revolution in 1917 12 OctoberFiesta Nacional de España, Columbus' discovery of the Americas in 1492 4 FebruaryIndependence Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 1948 under the name of Ceylon (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 9 JanuaryProclamation of the Republic, separate from Bosnia and Herzegovina and part of Yugoslavia, in 1992 1 JanuaryIndependence from the United Kingdom and the Republic of Egypt in 1956 25 NovemberIndependence Day, independence from the Netherlands in 1975 6 JuneNational Day: election of Gustav Vasa as King of Sweden in 1523; adoption of the constitutions of 1809 and 1974 1 AugustNational Day, alliance between Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden against the Holy Roman Empire in 1291 17 AprilEvacuation Day, end of French colonial rule in 1946 12 JulyIndependence from Portugal in 1975 9 SeptemberIndependence Day, declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 9 DecemberIndependence Day, independence from British rule in 1961 (Russia) 30 AugustDeclaration of independence from the RSFSR in 1990 5 DecemberBirthday of Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927 27 AprilIndependence from the French administered UN trusteeship in 1960 4 JuneEmancipation Day abolition of serfdom 1862; independence from the United Kingdom in 19704 NovemberNational Day 1875 2 SeptemberIndependence Day, declaration of independence from Moldova in 1990 31 AugustIndependence Day, independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 (United Kingdom) 3rd Saturday in JuneKing's Official Birthday 20 MarchDeclaration of independence from France in 1956 29 OctoberRepublic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı), adoption of a republican constitution in 1923 27 SeptemberIndependence Day, declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 (United Kingdom) 30 AugustConstitution Day, adoption of a constitution in 1976 1 OctoberIndependence Day, independence from the Gilbert Islands (Kiribati) in 1975 and from the United Kingdom in 1978 9 OctoberIndependence from the United Kingdom in 196215 JulyStatehood Day, commemoration of the Christianization of Kievan Rus'24 AugustIndependence from the Soviet Union in 1991. See Independence Day of Ukraine 2 DecemberNational Day, formation of the federation of seven emirates on independence from the United Kingdom in 1971 3rd Saturday in June (unofficial)Does not have a recognized national day (see proposed British national day), although the King's Official Birthday (King Charles III's was announced as being the third Saturday in June) is sometimes considered as such, for example, in British diplomatic institutions overseasUnited Nations24 OctoberUnited Nations Day, an annual commemorative day, reflecting the official creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945 4 JulyIndependence Day, first 13 States declare independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain (1776). (United States) 31 MarchTransfer Day, transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States in 1917 25 AugustDeclaration of Independence from Brazil in 1825 1 SeptemberIndependence Day, declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 (Spain)9 OctoberAnniversary of the creation of the Kingdom of Valencia in 1238 30 JulyIndependence Day, independence from the United Kingdom and France in 1980 11 FebruaryFoundation of Vatican City, signing of the Lateran Treaty in 1929 5 JulyIndependence Day, declaration of independence from Spain in 1811 2 SeptemberNational Day, declaration of independence from France and Japan in 1945 (United Kingdom) 1 MarchSaint David's Day, feast day of patron saint of Wales (Belgium) 3rd Sunday of SeptemberDay of the Walloon Region 22 MayUnity Day, North and South Yemen are unified as the Republic of Yemen in 1990 29 NovemberDay of the Republic, celebrating the anniversary of the second session of AVNOJ, paving way for the establishment of the second Yugoslav state 24 OctoberIndependence Day, declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 18 AprilGranting of independence by the United Kingdom in 1980; it had previously declared independence as Rhodesia on 11 November 1965