Kiribati Independence Day

Kiribati Independence Day is observed annually on 12 July.

The observance commemorates Kiribati's independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 and the establishment of the Republic of Kiribati.

The day celebrates national sovereignty, freedom, unity, and the cultural heritage of the I-Kiribati people.

It is marked through official ceremonies, flag-raising events, cultural performances, traditional dancing, community gatherings, sports competitions, and patriotic celebrations across the country.
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