Independence Day (Eritrea)
| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Observed by | Eritrea |
| Type | National |
| Significance | The day Eritrea declared independence from Ethiopia |
| Date | May 24 |
| Next time | 24 May 2017 |
| Frequency | annual |
The Independence Day of Eritrea is one of the most important public holidays in the country. It is observed on May 24 every year. On this day in 1991, Eritrean People's Liberation Front forces moved into the capital Asmara, reinstating independence, following a 30-year-long battle against the Ethiopian military regime. Eritrea Independence Day is a national holiday, with workers given a day off from work.[1]
References
- ↑ "Eritrea". The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
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