Independence Day2026 · Date · History
Azerbaijan’s 2021 law names 28 May Independence Day, commemorating the 1918 declaration by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic; the presidential holiday register uses the current Independence Day name.
About Independence Day
Azerbaijan’s current law designates 28 May as Independence Day, and the official holiday register lists it as a day off.
The date is tied in current law to the 28 May 1918 Declaration of Independence by the National Council of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
Why Independence Day matters
The current 28 May holiday name links the date to the 1918 Declaration of Independence referenced in Azerbaijan’s 2021 law.
The reviewed legal record also shows a later naming change from Republic Day to Independence Day; the 1918 event and the 2021 statutory change are therefore kept separate.
History of Independence Day
Before the 2021 naming law, an official 2021 Labour Code extract listed 28 May as Republic Day.
The Law on Independence Day dated 15 October 2021 declared 28 May Independence Day and separately named 18 October the Day of Restoration of Independence.
The current presidential holiday register uses the Independence Day name for 28 May.
The law’s date rationale refers to the 28 May 1918 Declaration of Independence; this historical event is distinct from the later statutory naming change.
The reviewed sources do not establish the original creation date or first recurring observance of the 28 May holiday.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
Later institutional actions
Later recognition, renaming, mergers or date changes are kept separate from original establishment.
Also known as
Founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan
How to Observe Independence Day
Use the current legal name Independence Day for 28 May.
When discussing older material, note that 28 May was officially listed as Republic Day before the 2021 naming law.
Keep the 1918 declaration, later independence-restoration history and the 2021 naming law as distinct lifecycle events.
Avoid treating current statutory terminology as evidence about political legitimacy beyond what the law actually states.
Independence Day Facts
The current holiday date is 28 May.
The current official name is Independence Day.
An official pre-2021 Labour Code extract listed 28 May as Republic Day.
The 2021 Law on Independence Day changed the statutory name for 28 May.
The reviewed evidence does not establish the first recurring 28 May holiday observance.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
President of Azerbaijan — Law on Independence Day (opens in a new tab)
Official Legislation
President of Azerbaijan — March 2021 government holiday booklet / Labour Code excerpt showing former 28 May name Republic Day (opens in a new tab)
President of Azerbaijan — national holidays (opens in a new tab)
Official Government
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is Independence Day?
28 May annually The documented recurrence rule is: 28 May.
Does Independence Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Independence Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Azerbaijan / national holiday. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes Independence Day?
The documented basis is: Azerbaijan’s 2021 law names 28 May Independence Day, commemorating the 1918 declaration by the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic; the presidential holiday register uses the current Independence Day name.. Supporting evidence includes President of Azerbaijan — Law on Independence Day. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Independence Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Azerbaijan. Its fuller verified scope is: Azerbaijan / national holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-08.
When is Azerbaijan’s Independence Day?
Current Azerbaijani law designates 28 May as Independence Day.
Was May 28 previously called Republic Day?
Yes. An official government Labour Code extract published before the 2021 naming law listed 28 May as Republic Day.
Why is the holiday on May 28?
The 2021 law ties the date to the Declaration of Independence adopted on 28 May 1918 by the National Council of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.
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