Independence Day of Turkmenistan
September 27 · Level 10 · #51 of 2238
Turkmenistan's main national holiday marks the independence the country gained as the Soviet Union dissolved. It is a day of pride in the nation's history and shared achievements.
How it is celebrated: Ashgabat and the regions hold official ceremonies, festive concerts and public festivities, and fireworks light up the evening sky. People gather in squares in national dress, with songs and dances.
Independence was declared in October 1991, while the holiday is now observed on 27 September. It is also an occasion for Ashgabat, the city of white marble, to show itself off at its brightest.