Public holiday in Azerbaijan
Flag Day in Azerbaijan
Monday, November 9, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Flag Day in Azerbaijan is a nationwide public holiday that honors the country’s state flag. It is observed on 9 November each year.
About Flag Day in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, Flag Day is the national day set aside for the state flag, one of the country’s main symbols. It is a nationwide public holiday, so it has significance across the country rather than only in Baku or a particular region. The day is especially visible in public spaces and official settings, where the flag is used as a symbol of statehood and national identity. For residents and travellers, it is mainly a day of official observance rather than a festival with fixed household customs.
History
Flag Day in Azerbaijan was established in the early 21st century and is tied to the country’s modern state symbols. It falls on 9 November, the anniversary of the adoption of the tricolor flag used by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic in 1918.
Traditions
The most consistent symbol of the day is the Azerbaijani tricolor itself: blue, red and green with a white crescent and eight-pointed star. Public references to the flag, including display and formal use in state settings, are the clearest established expressions of observance.
How Flag Day is celebrated in Azerbaijan
The day is marked by official ceremonies and public display of the national flag. In Baku, the holiday is closely associated with the Flag Square area, a prominent state-symbol site that reinforces the day’s ceremonial character.
Interesting facts
The date is fixed on 9 November, and the holiday is observed nationwide. Azerbaijan’s flag design reflects the country’s modern national symbolism rather than a seasonal or religious calendar.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 Nov 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.