National day

A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler (such as a birthday, accession, or removal). The national day is often a public holiday. Many countries have more than one national day. Denmark and the United Kingdom are the only countries without a national day. Britain abandoned Empire Day, while Denmark has what is not a public holiday but an unofficial celebration called Constitution Day.^[1] National days emerged with the age of nationalism, with most appearing during the 19th and 20th centuries.^[2]

^ Fisher, Max (26 February 2013). "A surprising map of the world's national holidays (only two countries have no national day)". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
^ Elgenius, Gabriella (2019). "National Days in Nation Building: Similarities and differences". Symbols of nations and nationalism : celebrating nationhood. Basingstoke, Hampshire. pp. 94–132. ISBN 9781349590476.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

[1] Fisher, Max (26 February 2013). "A surprising map of the world's national holidays (only two countries have no national day)". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2021.

[2] Elgenius, Gabriella (2019). "National Days in Nation Building: Similarities and differences". Symbols of nations and nationalism : celebrating nationhood. Basingstoke, Hampshire. pp. 94–132. ISBN 9781349590476.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

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