Holidays in Uzbekistan

Memory and Honor day, 9^th of May

The countries participating in the Great Patriotic War celebrate the memory and honour day on the 9^th of May. Uzbekistan also took part in the war and thousands of Uzbek families lost their beloved ones.

Festive concerts are organized on the central Independence Square of Tashkent. The Alley of Fame and Memory is full of flowers on this day. It is used to celebrate the veterans for the victory.

Independence Day, 1^st of September

On the 1^st of September Uzbekistan celebrates Independence Day. It is the most important state holiday in the country and everyone celebrates it. As a tradition, all the 12 regions of Uzbekistan get ready for the holiday and present their own festive programs.

The festive show is the most important part of the holiday. The capital gets ready for the Independence day weeks before the day. The festive concert takes part in the central Independence Square. The day ends with a festive firework.