Independence Day | |
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![]() The memorial plaque in front of the building where independence was proclaimed by the Sabor | |
Observed by | Croatia |
Significance | The day when the Croatian Parliament proclaimed independence from Yugoslavia |
Celebrations | Laying of wreaths, banquets |
Date | 25 June |
Frequency | Annual |
Independence Day (Croatian: Dan neovisnosti) is a memorial day in Croatia, marked yearly on 25 June that celebrates the decision of the Croatian Parliament to declare the independence of Croatia from the SFR Yugoslavia. From 2002 to 2019, the day was celebrated as a public holiday on October 8; as of 2020 it is not considered a public holiday.