Independence and Unity Day

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AKA Name	Dan Neodvisnosti in Enotnosti
ℹ Hashtags	#DanSamostojnostiInEnotnosti, #SlovenianNationalHoliday
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2025 Date	26 December 2025
2026 Date	26 December 2026

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Friday, 26 Dec

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Translated from Slovenian Show original May the Day of Sovereignty and Unity always remind us anew who we are. To the time when we as a nation unanimously said YES to Slovenia. Slovenia deserves such unity again and soon it will be time for it again. 0:53 Load video
— Jure Colja (@JureColja) December 26, 2025

Translated from Slovenian Show original Single-issue, single-mandate parties are made for that, to attract around those voters who previously voted for some new face and then, of course, got disappointed with it. This is the strategy of those who have never come to terms with the fact that Slovenia became Show more 1:35 2 MB Load video
— Janez Janša (@JJansaSDS) December 21, 2025

Translated from Slovenian Show original What a great day today is! On December 23, 1990, we Slovenes came together and voted for an independent and sovereign state. On December 23, 1991, we adopted and proclaimed the Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia, through which we also legally separated from the Show more Load image 30 KB
— Miroslav Pacnik (@MiroslavPacnik) December 23, 2025

Independence and Unity Day History

Slovenian Independence and Unity Day is held to commemorate the official proclamation of the results from the 1990 Slovenian independence referendum. With an overwhelming majority of citizens voting in favor of independence from Yugoslavia, the day marks a pivotal moment in the nation's modern history. As a major milestone in the nation's democratic development, the event is an opportunity for reflection on Slovenia's progress and reaffirmation of its commitment to unity and national cohesion.

On December 23, 1990, a staggering 88.5% of Slovenians voted in favor of establishing their own sovereign state, which played an instrumental role in the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Subsequently, on June 25, 1991, Slovenia declared independence, leading to a ten-day war with Yugoslav forces. This series of events ultimately contributed to the breakdown of the Yugoslav Federation and paved the way for the establishment of various new democratic countries in Southeastern Europe.

Slovenian Independence Day is observed annually on December 26th.

Top facts about Independence and Unity Day

The results of the referendum paved the way for Slovenia's government to adopt the Basic Constitutional Charter on the Sovereignty and Independence of the Republic of Slovenia on 25 June 1991.

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Independence and Unity Day Top Things to Do

Watch the live broadcast of the Central National Ceremony. There will be official speeches by the President, poetry readings and musical performances.
Spread awareness for the day on social media by posting pictures of you and your friends or family with the hashtags #Slovenian, #SlovenianIndependence and #IndependenceandUnity.

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