National Independence Day (Poland)

National Independence Day
Historical reconstruction of Polish soldiers, who fought for independence in the November Uprising (1830–1831), parading along Warsaw's Royal Route
Observed by	Poland
Significance	To commemorate the recovery of a sovereign state by the Poles in 1918
Celebrations	fireworks, family reunions, concerts, parades
Date	11 November
Next time	11 November 2024 (2024-11-11)
Frequency	Annual

National Independence Holiday (Polish: Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires. Following the partitions in the late 18th century, Poland ceased to exist for 123 years until the end of World War I, when the destruction of the neighbouring powers allowed the country to reemerge. It is a non-working day and a flag flying day in Poland.