Independence Day in Tajikistan marks the country's official declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This day symbolizes the beginning of Tajikistan's journey as a sovereign nation and is one of the most important national holidays.

When is Independence Day?

Independence Day is observed annually on September 9.

The following is the list of Independence Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of Independence Day?

In 1924, Tajikistan was established as an autonomous republic within the Uzbek SSR.

In 1929, it became the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (Tajik SSR), which is a full republic within the USSR. For decades, Tajikistan functioned under Soviet centralized control, with its political and economic systems shaped by Moscow.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Soviet Union weakened, and independence movements surged across its republics. Tajik political leaders began calling for sovereignty as other Central Asian republics like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan took similar steps.

On September 9, 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Tajikistan declared full independence from the USSR. Tajikistan became one of the last Soviet republics to declare independence.

The declaration was followed by official recognition from other countries and admission to international bodies like the United Nations (in 1992).

Unfortunately, independence was followed by a devastating civil war from 1992 to 1997, and the war ended in 1997 with a peace agreement signed between the government and the opposition.

In 1994, a new constitution was adopted, establishing a presidential republic. Emomali Rahmon, who came to power during the civil war, became a central figure in Tajikistan's post-war recovery.