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 (Belarus) event of Independence Day is a solemn military parade. After the official part, the holiday social events start. Throughout the country celebrations and festivities are held. In the evening in Minsk fireworks are arranged. A series of concerts and events are held in Gomel, with a special emphasis on the Belarusian identity. Independence Day (Belarus) Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (, ) (Republic Day) is a public holiday, the independence day of Belarus and is celebrated each year on July 3. July 3, 1944, was also the liberation of Minsk, capital of Belarus from the Wehrmacht during the