National Day of Armenia

national dayThe National Day of Armenia is (Republic Day, independence from the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic 1918). The National Day of Armenia is celebrated annually on the 21st September. This day is also known as Independence Day, and it marks the country’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

National Day of Armenia

Firstly you will know that after many decades of being part of the Soviet Union. In 1991, Armenia held a referendum on independence on the 21st September 1991. Eventually yhe results showed an overwhelming majority of Armenians in favor of independence. Finally the country declared independence the same day, and it has been celebrated as the National Day ever since.

Certainly on this day, Armenians all over the world celebrate their country’s independence with various events, including parades, concerts, and cultural festivals. It is a day of national pride and reflection on the country’s past struggles and achievements.

See also the National Day of Turkey as well as the National Day of Greece and Albania National Day.

Public Holidays in Armenia

Firstly here are the public holidays in Armenia:

  • New Year’s Day – 1st January
  • Armenian Christmas – 6th January
  • Army Day – 28th January
  • Women’s Day – 8th March
  • Motherhood and Beauty Day – 7th April
  • Memorial Day – 24th April
  • Labor Day – 1st May
  • Victory and Peace Day – 9th May
  • Republic Day – 28th May
  • Constitution Day – 5th July
  • Transfiguration – 19th August
  • Independence Day – 21st September
  • Yerevan City Day -14th October
  • Christmas Eve – 24th December
  • Christmas Day – 25th December
See also  National Day of Kurdistan

 

Consequently please note that some holidays, such as Armenian Christmas.