Independence Day of Republic of Moldova

For other uses, see Independence Day (disambiguation).

Independence Day
Observed by	Moldova
Significance	The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
Celebrations	Fireworks, Concerts, Parades
Begins	1991
Date	August 27
Next time	27 August 2025 (2025-08-27)
Frequency	annual
Related to	Declaration of Independence

Independence Day (Romanian: Ziua Independenței) is the national day of Moldova commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union on 27 August 1991.

Being a public holiday its a free day for most of the people and employees, also most retail businesses and public institutions are closed on 27 August (Independence Day) and New Year's Day, but remain open on all other holidays.

See also

• Independence of Moldova
• National Day
• Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

External links

• Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Moldova