Independence Day Belarus - Belarus

Independence day for Belarus is always on July 3rd each year and celebrates their independence from the former Soviet Union.

Celebration\ Observance

People celebrate this day by attending parades, dances, carnivals, outside get togethers, and military displays with much patriotism and pride about their countries independence. This independence day holiday is a national holiday with most business and government offices closed.

History

Belarus independence came on December 26, 1991 when the Soviet Union collapsed but later the actual day for the holiday was decided to be on July 3rd the day Belarus was liberated from the Nazi's