Every year, Slovenia’s Independence Day is celebrated on December 26 to commemorate the day the Slovenian independence referendum was proclaimed in 1990. The referendum was held three days earlier on December 23 wherein 95% of the voters preferred the establishment of an independent Slovene state. It was originally called Independence Day later its name was changed in 2005
Slovenia Independence Day – History
The Republic of Slovenia is a central European country and is bordered by Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia. Independence and Unity Day is celebrated each year on June 25, in honour of the declaration of Slovenian independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Slovenia Independence Day – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 26 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | December 26 | Thursday |
| 2025 | December 26 | Friday |
| 2026 | December 26 | Saturday |
| 2027 | December 26 | Sunday |
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List of Public Holidays in Slovenia
| Date | English Name | Slovene name |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 January | New Year’s Day | novo leto |
| 8 February | Prešeren Day | Prešernov dan |
| – | Easter Sunday and Easter Monday | velikonočna nedelja in ponedeljek, velika noč |
| 27 April | Day of Uprising Against Occupation | dan upora proti okupatorju |
| 1-2 May | May Day | praznik dela |
| – | Whit Sunday | binkoštna nedelja, binkošti |
| 25 June | Statehood Day | dan državnosti |
| 15 August | Assumption Day | Marijino vnebovzetje (veliki šmaren) |
| 31 October | Reformation Day | dan reformacije |
| 1 November | Day (of Remembrance) of the Dead | dan spomina na mrtve or dan mrtvih |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | božič |
| 26 December | Independence and Unity Day | dan samostojnosti in enotnosti |
FAQ
What was Slovenia called?
Slovenia was a part of Yugoslavia.
When did Slovenia become a country?
Slovenia became a country on June 25, 1991.
Is Slovenia a part of Russia?
Slovenia was not a part of the U.S.S.R. or Russia.