Azerbaijan celebrates the Day of the Republic
28 May 2017
The Day of the Republic is one of the most significant Azerbaijani holidays.
The Day of the Republic is celebrated in Azerbaijan every year on 28 May. This day, in 1918, saw the proclamation of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This day is also called the Day of Azerbaijan Statehood Revival. It is a public holiday and an official day-off.