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 2024 (2024-10-18)
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]