Public holiday in Armenia
Independence Day in Armenia
Monday, September 21, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Independence Day marks Armenia’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union and is a nationwide public holiday. It is one of the country’s main civic days and is observed on 21 September.
About Independence Day in Armenia
In Armenia, Independence Day is the central national holiday for marking state sovereignty and the modern Armenian republic. It is observed across the country as a public holiday, and the date is closely associated with civic ceremonies and official remembrance of the country’s independence from the Soviet Union.
History
Armenia declared independence on 21 September 1991, following a referendum in which voters supported leaving the Soviet Union. The date was later established as the country’s Independence Day.
Traditions
The day is associated with the Armenian tricolour and with public displays of national symbols. Civic and patriotic themes are common, especially in official settings and public commemorations.
How Independence Day is celebrated in Armenia
Independence Day is typically marked by official ceremonies, speeches and cultural events in Yerevan and other parts of the country. People may attend concerts, public gatherings and fireworks displays, and the national flag is widely displayed.
Interesting facts
The holiday commemorates the country’s modern independence, not the medieval Armenian statehood tradition. It falls exactly one day after the anniversary of the 1991 referendum that endorsed independence.
Dates in published calendars
Import sources
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