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As reported by Republic World, here is a list of countries that do not celebrate Independence Day: 1. Nepal, a small nation located between China and India, has maintained its sovereignty throughout history, avoiding colonization. Its strategic location served as a buffer between the Chinese Empire and British India, preserving its independence. MapsofWorld brings you a list of national days and independence days of all countries of world with the dates. National Day A national day is the most important occasion for a country, being linked to a defining moment in its history. Independence is celebrated as a form of country free from colonialism by other countries. As known, Indonesia was colonized by two different countries, namely the Netherlands and Japan. But did you know that there are several countries that do not have Independence Day? 1. Nepalese. As you can see, the world is mostly divided between countries that celebrate a national independence day and countries that celebrate a national unification or revolution day. Although Canada celebrates Canada Day on July 1, the country does not celebrate Independence Day. On 1 July 1867, the Britsh North America Act (BNA) officially declared the Dominion of Canada a self-governing entity. While most countries have an Independence Day to commemorate their independence from colonial rule or occupation, there are a few that do not celebrate such a day. India celebrates Independence Day every year on 15 August. It is the day when our country freed itself from the British Raj and declared itself an independent nation. This year marks India's 75 years of Independence. Some countries did not gain their independence on a single date, therefore the latest day of independence is shown with a breakdown of dates further down. A total of 65 countries have claimed their independence from the British Empire / United Kingdom. [1] A National Day is a date for a country to celebrate its nationhood. Common reasons for a certain day are the date on which a state or country achieved its independence, or the date of the country's patron saint day. Most National Days are fixed, exceptions to this are shown below. Is England the only country without an Independence Day? There are exactly two countries in the world that have no official national day: the United Kingdom and Denmark. Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. Thus, the question “Why is Independence Day celebrated in Nepal?” doesn’t apply because no day is marked for such a celebration. Instead, Nepal’s steadfast resilience and historical circumstances have granted it the unique position of being a nation without a formal Independence Day. It is noteworthy that there are some countries that do not celebrate Independence Day as the 75th anniversary of India's independence is being celebrated. Now let's see which are those countries. There is no independence day for Nepal. Unlike other countries no country invaded Nepal. The reason is, there are several countries that do not celebrate independence day for various reasons, from their own history to their current political status. This article will discuss some countries that do not do so and why. 1. Norway is one of the countries that does not have independence day, but celebrates Constitution Day on May 17. A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint or a ruler (such as a birthday, accession, or removal). The national day is often an official public holiday. Many countries have more than one national day As you celebrate US Independence Day on the 4th of July, or perhaps as you celebrate France’s own national day next week, Bastille Day, you may find yourself wondering how other countries mark Not all countries mark independence as a national holiday. Many, such as Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, France, [1] New Zealand, Ireland, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey mark other dates of significance. Most countries honor their respective independence day as a national holiday and some countries or nations' independence-date honors are contested. Note: Not all countries have independence days, instead they celebrate another national day (not included in this map). The UK doesn't have an independence day because there was never a specific time that it became independent. The British Isles have been more or less self-governing since the Roman Empire left. A lot of countries don’t really have a set independence/founding day, because their origins are too far back or there’s just not a single clear day to celebrate it.
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