National Independence Day (Poland) National Independence Day (Poland) National Independence Day () is a national day in Poland celebrated on 11 November to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918 from the German, Austrian and Russian Empires. Following the partitions in the late 18th century, Poland ceased to exist for 123 years until the end of World War I, when the destruction of the neighbouring powers allowed the country to reemerge. It is a non-working day in Poland. The restoration of Poland's independence was gradual. The date of November 11 is the one on which
Independence Day (Tajikistan) of State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan" is the main official state holiday in the country and is celebrated every year. The traditional three-volley salute and fireworks annually take place in honor of the holiday, which is also a non-working day. Military parades of the Dushanbe Military Garrison on Dousti Square celebrating Independence Day have been held Quinquennially on September 9, with the 2016 parade being the biggest one as of yet. An annual mass games are also usually held in the central stadium of Dushanbe. Tajik families usually celebrate the holiday with small traditional feasts, as well as