Independence Day of Turkmenistan

This day used to be celebrated exactly a month later on 27th October, but in 2018 the government voted to move the date exactly a month back. 27th October 1991 was when the Supreme Soviet of Turkmenistan decided to adopt the law “About Independence and Bases of a State System of Turkmenistan”, effectively declaring its independence that day. On this day a massive military parade on the central square of Ashgabat follows a ceremony of laying flowers at the Independence Monument. Outstanding citizens and cultural figures are awarded state awards, and festive events and concerts are held as well as fireworks.