Day of Restoration of Independence (Azerbaijan)
| Day of Restoration of Independence | |
|---|---|
A stamp celebrating the 5th anniversary of independence | |
| 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.
Until 2021, it was marked as Independence Day. In October 2021, it was renamed and became Day of Restoration of Independence.