Independence Daze
8:55AM on July 04, 2009
An Independence Day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of a nation's assumption of independent statehood, usually after ceasing to be a colony or part of another state, more rarely after the end of a military occupation. Most countries honor their respective independence day as a national holiday and some countries or nations' independence-date honors are contested. Not all countries have independence days, instead they celebrate another national day.
The following is a partial list of independence days of countries around the world:
Country Date Significant event
Afghanistan 08-19 August 19 Independence from United Kingdom control over Afghan foreign affairs in 1919.
Albania 11-28 November 28 (Dita e Pavarësisë) Declared by Ismail Qemali in 1912 and signalled the end of five centuries of Ottoman rule.
Algeria 07-05 July 5 Independence from France in 1962.
Angola 11-11 November 11 Independence from Portugal in 1975.
Antigua and Barbuda 11-01 November 1 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1981.
Argentina 07-09 July 9 Independence declared from Spain in 1816.
Armenia 09-21 September 21 Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Azerbaijan 10-18 October 18 Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Bahamas 07-10 July 10 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1973.
Bahrain 12-16 December 16 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1971, National Day.
Bangladesh 03-26 March 26 Independence was declared from Pakistan and this led to a nine month war ending on December 16, 1971.
Barbados 11-30 November 30 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
Belarus 07-03 July 3 Liberation of Minsk from German occupation by Soviet troops in 1944.
Belgium 07-21 July 21 Independence from Netherlands (Belgian revolution). Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld takes the oath as first king of the Belgians in 1831.
Belize 09-21 September 21 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1981. See September Celebrations.
Benin 08-01 August 1 Independence from France in 1960.
Bolivia 08-06 August 6 Independence from Spain in 1825.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 03-01 March 1 Independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992.
Botswana 09-30 September 30 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
Brazil 09-07 September 7 (Sete de Setembro) Declared Independence from Portugal on that date in 1822. It was declared by Don Pedro I, son of the King of Portugal and the first Brazilian Emperor, but the independence act was not recognized until November 25, 1825.
Brunei 01-01 January 1 Independence from United Kingdom in 1984
Bulgaria 09-22 September 22 Independence from Ottoman Empire in 1908
Burkina Faso 08-05 August 5 Independence from France in 1960
Burundi 07-01 July 1 Independence from Belgium in 1962
Cambodia 11-09 November 9 Independence from France in 1953
Canada 07-01 July 1 Independence from United Kingdom in 1867
Cape Verde 07-05 July 5 Independence from Portugal in 1975.
Central African Republic 08-13 August 13 Independence from France in 1960.
Chad 08-11 August 11 Independence from France in 1960.
Chile 02-12 February 12 Declared Independence from Spain on that date in 1818. Actually, Chileans celebrate the date of the first Government Junta, September 18. This date was not recognized as until 25 April 1844.
Colombia 07-20 July 20 and August 7 Independence from Spain in 1810.
Democratic Republic of the Congo 06-30 June 30 Independence from Belgium in 1960.
Costa Rica 09-15 September 15 Independence from Spain in 1821.
Côte d'Ivoire 12-07 December 7 Independence from France in 1960.
Croatia 10-08 October 8 Independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Cyprus 10-01 October 1 Independence from the United Kingdom on August 16, 1960, but Cyprus Independence Day is commonly celebrated on October 1.[1][2]
Czech Republic 10-28 October 28 and November 17 As Czechoslovakia, marking independence from Austria-Hungary on October 28, 1918.
As Czechoslovakia, marking the Velvet Revolution in November 17, 1989.
Djibouti 06-27 June 27 Independence from France in 1977
Dominican Republic 02-27 February 27 Independence from Haiti in 1844, after a 22-year occupation.
East Timor 05-20 May 20 Independence from Indonesia in 2002. Portugal granted independence to East Timor in 1975, but it was soon after invaded by Indonesia, which only recognized East Timorese independence in 2002.
Ecuador 08-10 August 10 and May 24 Proclaimed independence from Spain on August 10, 1809, but failed with the execution of all the conspirators of the movement on August 2, 1810. Independence finally occurred on May 24, 1822 at the Battle of Pichincha.
El Salvador 09-15 September 15 Independence from Spain in 1821
Eritrea 05-24 May 24 Independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
Estonia 02-24 February 24 August 20 Independence from the Russian Empire in 1918.
Independence re-declared from the Soviet Union in 1991
Fiji 10-10 October 10 Fiji Independence Day Independence from United Kingdom in 1970.
Finland 12-06 December 6 Independence Day of Finland Independence from Russia in 1917.
Republic of Macedonia 09-08 September 8 (Den na nezavisnosta or Ден на независноста) Independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
The Gambia 02-18 February 18 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1965.
Georgia 05-26 May 26
April 9
Day of First Republic in 1918.
Independence from USSR in 1991.
Ghana 03-06 March 6 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1957.
Greece 03-25 March 25 Declaration of independence from Ottoman Empire in 1821. Start of the Greek War of Independence
Grenada 02-07 February 7 Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1974.
Guatemala 09-15 September 15 Independence from Spain in 1821.
Guyana 05-26 May 26 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
Haiti 01-01 January 1 Declaration of Independence from France in 1804.
Honduras 09-15 September 15 Independence from Kingdom of Spain in 1821.
Iceland 06-17 June 17 Independence from Kingdom of Denmark in 1944.
India 08-15 August 15 Independence from the British in 1947.
Indonesia 08-17 August 17 Proclamation of Independence day (Hari Proklamasi Kemerdekaan R.I.) from Japan in 1945. The Netherlands acknowledged Indonesian independence and sovereignty in 1949.
Ireland 04-24 Easter Monday Proclamation of the Irish Republic commencing the Easter Rising on April 24, 1916. Independence from the United Kingdom.
Israel 05-14 5 Iyar (Yom Ha'atzmaut) celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nearest to 5 Iyar, so it actually occurs between the 3rd and 6th of Iyar, which may fall between April 15 and May 15. The Gregorian date on which Israeli independence was proclaimed is May 14, 1948 (from the British Mandate of Palestine).
Jamaica 08-06 August 6 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962.
Jordan 05-25 May 25 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1946.
Kazakhstan 12-16 December 16 Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Kenya 12-12 December 12 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1963.
Korea, North 09-09 September 9 Founding of the DPRK in 1948.
Korea, South 08-15 August 15 (Gwangbokjeol) Independence from Japan in 1945.
Kuwait 06-26 June 19 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1961.
Kyrgyzstan 08-31 August 31 Independence from USSR in 1991.
Latvia 11-18 November 18 and May 4 Independence from Russia on November 18, 1918.
Independence from Soviet Union on May 4, 1990
Lebanon 11-22 November 22 Independence from France in 1943.
Lesotho 10-04 October 4 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
Liberia 07-26 July 26 Independence from the United States in 1847.
Lithuania 02-16 February 16 and March 11 Independence from Russia and Germany in February, 1918; independence from the Soviet Union in March, 1990.
Madagascar 06-26 June 26 Independence from France in 1960.
Malawi 07-06 July 6 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1964.
Malaysia 08-31 August 31 (Hari Merdeka) Independence from the United Kingdom in 1957
Maldives 07-26 July 26 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 join[3]
Mali 09-22 September 22 Independence from France in 1960
Malta 09-21 September 21 (Independence Day (Malta)) Independence from the United Kingdom in 1964.
Mauritius 03-12 March 12 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1968.
Mexico 09-16 September 16 (Grito de Dolores) Independence from Spain declared in 1810. Recognized on September 27, 1821
Moldova 08-27 August 27 Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991
Mongolia 11-26 November 26 Independence from China on July 11, 1921
Montenegro 05-21 May 21 Independence from State union with Serbia, in 2006
Morocco 11-18 November 18 Independence from France and Spain in 1956
Mozambique 06-25 June 25 Independence from Portugal in 1975
Myanmar 01-04 January 4 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1948
Namibia 03-21 March 21 Independence from South African mandate in 1990
Netherlands 05-05 May 5 (Bevrijdingsdag) Liberation from Nazi-Germany in 1945
Nicaragua 09-15 September 15 Independence from Spain in 1821
Niger 08-03 August 3 Independence from France in 1960
Nigeria 10-01 October 1 Independence from United Kingdom in 1960
Norway 05-17 May 17 (Constitution Day, or "syttende mai") The signing of the Norwegian Constitution in Eidsvoll, May 17, 1814.
Pakistan 08-14 August 14 (Yaum e Azadi) "Islami Jamhooria Pakistan" Independence from the United Kingdom in 27 Ramazan ul Mubarik, August 14, 1947.
Panama 11-28 November 28 Independence from Spain in 1821. The 1903 separation from Colombia is also celebrated (on November 3, Separation Day).
Papua New Guinea 09-16 September 16 Independence from Australia of the former Territories of New Guinea, and Papua, in 1975.
Paraguay 05-15 May 15 (Día de Independencia) Independence from Spain in 1811.
Peru 07-28 July 28 Independence from Spain in 1821.
Philippines 06-12 June 12 (Araw ng Kalayaan) Independence from Spain in 1898.
Poland 11-11 November 11 (Święto Niepodległości) Restoration of Poland's independence in 1918 after 123 years of partitions by Austro-Hungary, Prussia, and Russia.
Portugal 12-01 December 1 Restoration of Portugal's independence (from Spain) in 1640.
The country's original independence (from the Kingdom of León) was recognized on October 5 of 1143. That day is a holiday in Portugal, but for a different reason. (Implantation of the Republic, or Republic Day. Event of 1910.) Note that none of these events are similar to today's declarations or recognition of independence as these are in fact the recognition of the rule of a king to the land. Portugal existed as a separate entity before 1143 and during the union with Spain between 1580-1640.
Qatar 12-18 December 18 The assumption of power of Sheikh Jassem bin Mohamed al-Thani, ancestor of the current ruling family, in 1878.
Russia 06-12 June 12 Supremacy of Russian laws over Soviet ones in the territory of the RSFSR is declared.
Romania 05-09 May 9 Independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1877.
Rwanda 07-01 July 1 Independence from Belgium in 1962.
Saint Christopher and Nevis 09-19 September 19 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1983.
São Tomé and Príncipe 07-12 July 12 Independence from Portugal in 1975.
Serbia 02-15 February 15 The beginning of the Serbian revolution against Ottoman occupation in 1804.
Seychelles 06-29 June 29 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1976.
Sierra Leone 04-27 April 27 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1961.
Singapore 08-09 August 9 (National Day Parade) Marks exit / separation from Malaysia in 1965.
Solomon Islands 07-07 July 7 Marks exit / independence from United Kingdom in 1978.
Slovakia 07-17 July 17 Declaration of Independence in 1992 (only a remembrance day), de jure independence came on January 1, 1993 after the division of Czechoslovakia (public holiday).
Slovenia 12-26 December 26 and June 25 (Independence and Unity Day) Date of the release of the official results of the independence plebiscite in 1990, confirming secession from Yugoslavia. (Statehood Day) Declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
South Africa 12-11 December 11 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1931. Not a public holiday. Union of South Africa formed on May 31, 1910 and Republic of South Africa declared on May 31, 1961
Sri Lanka 02-04 February 4 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1948.
Sudan 01-01 January 1 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1956.
Suriname 11-25 November 25 Independence from The Netherlands in 1975.
Swaziland 09-06 September 6 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1968.
Sweden 06-06 June 6 (National Day of Sweden) Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden in 1523.
Switzerland 08-01 August 1 (Swiss National Day) Alliance against the Holy Roman Empire in 1291.
Tajikistan 09-09 September 9 Independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Tanzania 12-09 December 9 Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1961.
Trinidad and Tobago 08-31 August 31 Independence from the United Kingdom in 1962.
Tonga 06-04 June 4 Tonga was never a colony, but late King's birthday was celebrated on 4 July.
Togo 04-27 April 27 Independence from the France in 1960.
Tunisia 03-20 March 20 Declaration of independence from France in 1956.
Ukraine 08-24 August 24 and January 22 (Den' Nezalezhnosti) Independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. Unification of Ukraine on January 22, 1919.[4]
United Arab Emirates 12-02 December 2 (National Day) Independence from the United Kingdom in 1971.
United States of America 07-04 July 4 (Fourth of July) Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1776.
Uruguay 08-25 August 25 (Día de la Independencia) Declaration of independence from Brazil in 1825.
Uzbekistan 09-01 September 1 Independence from USSR in 1991.
Vanuatu 07-30 July 30 Independence from United Kingdom and France in 1980.
Vatican City 02-11 February 11 Lateran Treaty signed with Italy in 1929.
Venezuela 07-05 July 5 Declaration of independence from Spain in 1811.
Vietnam 09-02 September 2 Declaration of independence from France and Japan in 1945.
Yemen 11-30 November 30 South Yemen Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1967.
Zambia 10-24 October 24 Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1964.
Zimbabwe 04-18 April 18 Declaration of independence from United Kingdom in 1980.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day
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