The Independence Day of Armenia

        In September 1991 Armenia regained its freedom and starting from that time every year September the 21st is celebrated as the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.

     Armenia celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday. In Armenia, Independence Day is an official holiday. 

         Thousands of people and various entertainers celebrate Armenian Independence Day. The festivities began with the Armenian national anthem. Then well-known Armenian performers entertain the merrymakers. These performers sing traditional songs, while the dancers wear national costumes to celebrate the local traditions of Armenia.