Georgia's Independence Day
May 26 · Level 10 · #193 of 2238
Georgia's Independence Day marks the declaration of the Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918. It celebrates national sovereignty and remembers the people who helped establish the country's first modern republic.
How it is celebrated: official ceremonies share the day with concerts, street festivals and public celebrations. Georgian flags decorate towns and cities, while military oath-taking ceremonies add a formal note to the festivities.
The holiday looks back to 1918, even though Georgia restored its independence from the Soviet Union on 9 April 1991. Its chosen date honours the earlier republic.