Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Republic Day) is a public holiday established on 3 July, the day when Minsk was liberated from the Nazi invaders, in the 1996 national referendum.
Every year, in the middle of summer, the country turns into one big holiday venue. We offer you to plunge into the wonderful atmosphere of the celebration and to see how Belarusians celebrated Independence Day in different years.
A parade of Minsk garrison troops, 3 July 1997
The celebration of the Republic Day and the Day of Belarus' Liberation from the Nazi Invaders in Minsk, 3 July 1997
A parade of Minsk garrison troops, 3 July 1997
Aerobatics on the occasion of Independence Day. MiG-29s in flight, 3 July 1998
An army parade and a youth procession dedicated to Independence Day. Minsk, 3 July 1998
A parade in Minsk on 3 July 2001
Independence Day in Brest in 2003
Festivities in Brest to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Belarus' liberation, 2004
An army parade in Minsk in honor of the 60th anniversary of Belarus' liberation from the Nazi invaders, 2004
Fireworks in Minsk skies on 3 July 2004
Festivities in Gomel on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Belarus' liberation, 2004
Festive Minsk on 3 July 2006
Over 7,000 people participated in a procession of youth and athletes on Independence Day in Minsk in 2008
Vitebsk celebrates Independence Day and the 65th anniversary of Belarus' liberation, 2009
The campaign Let's Sing the Anthem Together and festive fireworks in Belarusian cities and towns, 3 July 2010
A gala concert on the occasion of Independence Day near the Minsk – Hero City stele, 2011
Independence Day festivities in Pobedy Square in Vitebsk, 2012
A festive parade on the occasion of Independence Day in Minsk, 2018
A rally in the Buinichi Field memorial on the occasion of Independence Day, 2019
