Independence Day (North Macedonia)
Independence Day (Macedonian: Ден на независноста, romanized: Den na nezavisnosta) in North Macedonia is celebrated on 8 September. It has been a national holiday since 1991, when, following a referendum for Independence, SR Macedonia gained its independence from Yugoslavia, where it was a federal state, and became a sovereign parliamentary democracy.
| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
| Official name | Independence Day of North Macedonia |
| Observed by | North Macedonia |
| Significance | The declaration of the independence of North Macedonia by referendum. |
| Date | 8 September |
| Next time | 8 September 2024 |
| Frequency | annual |
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