| Day of Restoration of Independence | |
|---|---|
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| Observed by |  Azerbaijan |
| Type | State |
| Significance | The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR in 1991. |
| Celebrations | Fireworks, Concerts, Parades |
| Date | 18 October |
| Next time | 18 October 2025 |
| Frequency | annual |
The Day of Restoration of Independence (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycanda Müstəqilliyin Bərpası Günü) is a state holiday in Azerbaijan. It is celebrated annually on October 18. On this day in 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan adopted a Constitutional Act on the Declaration of Independence of Azerbaijan. The declaration was confirmed by a referendum in December 1991.[1][2][3][4]
Until 2021, it was marked as Independence Day. In October 2021, it was renamed and became Day of Restoration of Independence.[5][6]
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