When is the Independence Day of Armenia?

 The Independence Day of Armenia is on September 21.

Is it a public holiday?

Yes, it is a public holiday celebrated nationwide with events, parades, and cultural activities.

History of Armenia

On August 23, 1990, the Supreme Council issued the Declaration of State Sovereignty of Armenia, marking a turning point in Armenian history. The Armenian SSR was abolished, leading to the establishment of the Republic. Refusing to sign the New Union Treaty after the failed August putsch, the people voted in a referendum to proclaim independence from the Soviet Union on September 21, 1991. Levon Ter-Petrosyan became the first president in November. By December 21, Armenia had joined the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and formally gained independence on December 26, after the dissolution of the USSR. This second declaration in modern history followed the earlier one on May 28, 1918, which led to the formation of the First Republic. That short-lived republic ended with its partition by the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and Turkish Nationalist forces in late 1920. Today, Armenia’s journey from past struggles to freedom is a story worth marking on any festive counter or historical countdown, reminding people of its resilience in every festive moment the nation celebrates.

Capital of Armenia

Yerevan, known internationally as YERR-ə-VAN in the UK and VAHN in the US, is the vibrant capital and largest city of Armenia. Also referred to as Երևան or Erevan, it is among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Located along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan stands as Armenia’s administrative, cultural, and industrial centre. Since 1918, it has been the fourteenth capital in the nation’s history, with seven located in or near the Ararat Plain. The city is also the seat of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese, the largest in the Armenian Apostolic Church, and one of the oldest dioceses globally. Its historical depth and cultural life make it a place where every festive event, from national days to cultural gatherings, could be beautifully marked on a counter or countdown. Visitors and locals alike find Yerevan not only a symbol of Armenian heritage but also a living, festive heart of the country.