National days · Azerbaijan
Holidays, state days and days of remembrance — the calendar of the Turkic world, month by month.
March
March 21
Holiday
Nowruz
The festival of spring and nature's awakening. Celebrated across the Turkic world with bonfires, sprouted wheat and festive tables; on UNESCO's intangible heritage list since 2009.
June
June 151993
Holiday
Azerbaijan — National Salvation Day
In June 1993 the country faced the threat of civil conflict. On 15 June Heydar Aliyev was elected Chairman of the Supreme Council; the day is an official holiday.
June 261918
Holiday
Azerbaijan — Armed Forces Day
On 26 June 1918 the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic created its first national military unit, the Separate Azerbaijani Corps.
August
August 12001
Holiday
Day of the Azerbaijani Alphabet and Language
From 1 August 2001 all official writing in Azerbaijan switched to the Latin-based alphabet. The day celebrates the language and its script.
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September
September 181885
Holiday
Azerbaijan — National Music Day
Birthday of Uzeyir Hajibeyli, composer of the first opera in the Muslim East. National Music Day has been marked in his honour since 1995.
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November
November 82020
Holiday
Azerbaijan — Victory Day
On 8 November 2020 the city of Shusha was liberated — the decisive victory of the 44-day Patriotic War.
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Holiday
Azerbaijan — National Flag Day
On 9 November 1918 the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic adopted the blue, red and green flag with a crescent and eight-pointed star.
November 121995
Holiday
Azerbaijan — Constitution Day
On 12 November 1995 the first Constitution of independent Azerbaijan was adopted by referendum.
November 171988
Holiday
Azerbaijan — National Revival Day
On 17 November 1988 a mass national movement began in Baku's central square, today's Freedom Square.
December
December 311989
Holiday
World Azerbaijanis Solidarity Day
On 31 December 1989 people in Nakhchivan tore down the border installations along the Araz, showing their wish to reunite with kin on the other side. It has been a holiday since 1991.
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