Independence Day | |
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Observed by | Moldova |
Significance | The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova |
Celebrations | Fireworks, Concerts, Parades |
Begins | 1991 |
Date | August 27 |
Next time | 27 August 2017 |
Frequency | annual |
Related to | Declaration of Independence |
Independence Day (Romanian: Ziua Independenței) is the national day of Moldova commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on 27 August 1991.
Being a public holiday its a free day for most of the people and employees, also most retail businesses and public institutions are closed on 27 August (Independence Day) and New Year's Day, but remain open on all other holidays.