October 18

Holidays & Observances - National & Public Holidays

Alaska Day(Alaska,United States)

Alaska Day commemorates the transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867, celebrated annually with cultural events and ceremonies.
Observed every October 18, Alaska Day marks the 1867 handover of the territory from Russia to America. The day is celebrated with parades, historical reenactments, and gatherings in Sitka, the site of the original transfer ceremony. Schools and local communities host events showcasing Alaskan heritage, including Native Tlingit traditions. Government buildings may display the state flag, and museums offer special exhibits on early Russian-American history. This state holiday reflects on Alaska's unique past and its journey to statehood in 1959.
Alaska Day Alaska United States

Day of Restoration of Independence (Azerbaijan), celebrates the independence ofAzerbaijanfrom theSoviet Unionin 1991.

Celebrates the restoration of Azerbaijan's independence from the Soviet Union on October 18, 1991.
Day of Restoration of Independence is observed annually on October 18 in Azerbaijan to mark the 1991 declaration reclaiming sovereignty from the Soviet Union. On this day, government ceremonies include flag-raising, official speeches, and cultural performances. Citizens participate in concerts, exhibitions, and parades showcasing national traditions and modern achievements. The holiday emphasizes national unity, democratic values, and Azerbaijan's historic journey toward self-determination. Buildings and public spaces are illuminated in the national colors, and TV channels broadcast documentaries recounting key events leading to independence.
Day of Restoration of Independence (Azerbaijan) Azerbaijan Soviet Union