Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan is observed every year on September 1st. This official holiday commemorates the day of August 31, 1991, when Uzbekistan emerged as an independent state on the world map. Know as Mustaqilligi Kuni in the Uzbek language, Independence Day in Uzbekistan is celebrated with fireworks, military parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and entertainment activities such as music and dancing.
Uzbekistan Independence Day in 2019 falls on Sunday, September 1. This year, Uzbeks will celebrate Uzbekistan’s 28th Independence Anniversary.