Independence and Unity Day

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AKA Name	Dan Neodvisnosti in Enotnosti
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Related Hashtags	#Ljubljana
2023 Date	26 December 2023
2024 Date	26 December 2024

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Independence and Unity Day in 2023

Tuesday, 26 Dec

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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.

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— Feel Slovenia (@SloveniaInfo) December 26, 2022

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— Holidays Bot (@HolidaysBot) December 26, 2022

It's a national holiday in Slovenia today, and we celebrate the Day of Independence and Unity. ❤️ But no worries, the Christmas Market is waiting and #Ljubljana shines under all the kilometres of Christmas lights. 🎄 #visitljubljana #EBD2022 📸 Marko Alpner https://t.co/7pU2wVyzmE
— Visit Ljubljana (@visitljubljana) December 26, 2022

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.