Proclamation of Independence Day (Timor-Leste)

Proclamation of Independence Day
Singing the hymn at the 2020 proclamation day celebrations in Lauhata, Timor-Leste.
Also calledDia da Proclamação da Independência
Observed byEast Timorese
TypeNational
SignificanceMarks the Proclamation of Timor-Leste Independence
Date28 November
Next time28 November 2025 (2025-11-28)
FrequencyAnnual

Proclamation of Independence Day (Portuguese: Dia da Proclamação da Independência) is a national holiday and a celebration to commemorate the East Timor Unilateral Declaration of Independence from the Portuguese rule in 1975. The event is annually celebrated on 28 November and marked by official and unofficial ceremonies and observances. The event is defined by the Timor-Leste parliament in the Law No. 10/2005 Of 10 August as part of its national holiday.

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