Public holiday in Azerbaijan
National Salvation Day in Azerbaijan
Monday, June 15, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
National Salvation Day is a nationwide public holiday in Azerbaijan on 15 June. It marks the return of Heydar Aliyev to power in 1993, a turning point in the country's post-independence political history.
About National Salvation Day in Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, National Salvation Day is observed across the country as a public holiday on 15 June. It commemorates a decisive change in the country's political course after independence and is closely associated with the return of Heydar Aliyev to leadership in 1993. The day is part of Azerbaijan's modern state calendar rather than a religious observance, and it is mainly significant for its political and national meaning.
History
National Salvation Day dates to the political crisis of the early post-independence period. On 15 June 1993, Heydar Aliyev returned to power in Azerbaijan, an event widely regarded in the country as the beginning of a period of stabilization after severe internal unrest. The holiday was later established to mark that turning point in the country's modern history.
Traditions
There are no widely documented countrywide folk or religious customs associated specifically with this holiday. Its observance is generally formal and state-oriented, focused on the historical and political meaning of the day.
How National Salvation Day is celebrated in Azerbaijan
The day is typically marked by official attention to statehood and the role of Heydar Aliyev in Azerbaijan's modern political history. Public observance tends to be commemorative rather than festive, and many people treat it as a day to reflect on the country's recent past.
Interesting facts
The date is fixed on 15 June each year. It is observed nationwide in Azerbaijan.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 Jun 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.