Unity Day (Yemen)

Unity Day
Observed by  Yemen
Celebrations Flag hoisting, Parades, Award ceremonies, singing patriotic songs and the National anthem, Speeches by the President, entertainment and cultural programs
Date May 22
Next time 22 May 2017 (2017-05-22)
Frequency annual
Related to Yemeni unification

Unity Day of Yemen (also called Day of National Unity, National Day, Republic Day) is national holiday in Yemen held on May 22. It commemorates the unification of North Yemen and South Yemen, which took place on this date in 1990.

On this day, the president makes a speech broadcast on television and radio,[1] and awards state decorations and orders to Yemeni citizens.[2]

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