MINSK, 3 July (BelTA) – Independence Day congratulations addressed to Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the Belarusian nation are being received from leaders of foreign states The Minsk Independence Day Parade (Belarusian: Парад у Мінску ў гонар Незалежнасці Беларусі) also known as the July 3 Parade is the main event of the Independence Day of Belarus. This parade is held annually in Minsk on July 3. It is held every year except years that celebrate Victory Day (9 May), to which Victory Day Parades are held. In this photo released by Belarusian Presidential Press Service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, center left, and his son Nikolai, left, take part in a wreath laying ceremony at the Mound When is Independence Day in Belarus? Independence Day is a public holiday in Belarus. It is observed on 3rd July. It is the National Day of Belarus and marks the liberation of Minsk on 3 July 1944. Freedom Day (Belarusian: Дзень Волі, romanized: Dzień Voli; Russian: День Воли, romanized: Den' voli) is an unofficial holiday in Belarus celebrated on 25 March to commemorate the declaration of independence by the Belarusian Democratic Republic by the Third Constituent Charter on that date in 1918. In a 1996 referendum, voters approved moving Independence Day to July 3, which was the date Soviet forces recaptured the Belarusian capital of Minsk from German forces in 1944. On August 25th, Belarus Independence Day commemorates the country's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Despite political and economic challenges, the Belarusian people have remained resilient in their pursuit of a better future. Learn more about the history and significance of Belarus Independence Day. Belarus Independence Day is celebrated every year on July 3. The day is a federal holiday in Belarus and commemorates the country’s break away from the Soviet Union. The day is marked primarily by military parades and solemn ceremonies headed by the President of Belarus. Independence Day is the main national holiday of Belarus. It is marked every year on 3 July, the day when Minsk was liberated from the Nazi invaders. The parade is the biggest draw of Independence Day celebrations. Hundreds of military equipment units, dozens of columns, thousands of the military personnel take part in the march. The parade traditionally features infantry and mechanized The Day of Independence of Belarus is the most important state holiday, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday during a wreath and flower laying ceremony at the Mound of Glory memorial complex. MINSK, 3 July (BelTA) – Today Belarusians celebrate Independence Day, the key holiday of Belarusian statehood. In this photo released by Belarusian Presidential Press Service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speaks at an assembly in Minsk, Belarus, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, ahead of Belarus Belarus Independence Day is an important event that is both a commemoration of military victory and a celebration of national sovereignty. This day marks the liberation of Minsk, the capital of Belarus, from Nazi occupation by Soviet forces in 1944, during World War II. 🙏🏻 Belarus Independence Day 2025 Date: Know History and Significance of the Day That Marks the Liberation of Minsk in 1944. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement during a solemn assembly held on 1 July in anticipation of Independence Day. Independence Day demonstrates the achievements of a sovereign Belarus and reminds the people that by suffering great loss, they have won the freedom of their country. 17 September - Day of People’s Unity The Day of People’s Unity is celebrated on 17 September. Other holidays and memorable dates in Belarus Holidays: Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Belarusian: Дзень Незалежнасці Рэспублікі Беларусь, Russian: День Независимости Республики Беларусь), also known as Republic Day or Liberation Day is a public holiday, the independence day of Belarus and is celebrated each year on In this photo released by Belarusian Presidential Press Service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, center left, and his son Nikolai, left, take part in a wreath laying ceremony at the Mound The main squares and avenues of the city of Minsk have been adorned in anticipation of Independence Day. Theme-based stands and photo zones have been set up in the city’s streets. Pictured is July 3 is the Independence Day (or the Day of the Republic) and it is the most important state holiday in the country. On the July 3, 1944 Minsk was liberated from nazis during WWII. But wait, didn’t Belarus gain independence when the USSR collapsed? That’s true, it may get a little confusing. Independence Day in Belarus, celebrated on July 3rd, marks liberation from Nazi occupation in 1944. It's observed with military parades, fireworks, concerts, and patriotic displays, symbolizing national pride and historical memory.
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