Know how many countries celebrate Republic Day worldwide. Check the complete list of republic nations with their official Republic Day dates.
Republic Day is celebrated by countries that follow a republic system of government, where the head of state is elected, not a monarch.
Across the world, around 150 countries are republics, and many of them observe Republic Day to mark:
- Adoption of their Constitution
- Transition from monarchy
- Gaining republican status
- Establishment of a sovereign republic
- India celebrates Republic Day on 26 January, marking the adoption of its Constitution in 1950.
Asian Countries That Celebrate Republic Day
Countries in Asia observe Republic Day on different dates based on their political history.
Notable Asian republics include India (26 January), Pakistan (23 March), Nepal (28 May), Bangladesh (16 December), China (1 October), Vietnam (2 September) and Iran (1 April).
These dates often represent the day the constitution came into force or when the country officially became a republic.
European Countries with Republic Day
Several European nations are republics and celebrate Republic Day or National Day linked to republican governance.
Major examples include France (14 July), Italy (2 June), Portugal (5 October), Ireland (18 April), Serbia (15 February) and Czech Republic (1 January).
France’s Republic Day, also known as Bastille Day, is one of the most famous national celebrations globally.
African Countries Celebrating Republic Day
Many African nations observe Republic Day to mark independence or the end of colonial or monarchical rule.
Countries like Egypt (18 June), Ghana (1 July), Tunisia (25 July), Uganda (9 October), Zimbabwe (18 April) and Ethiopia (28 May) officially celebrate Republic Day.
In several African countries, Republic Day is a national public holiday.
Republic Day in North and South America
In the Americas, Republic Day is often celebrated as Independence Day, as most countries became republics after gaining freedom.
Important republics include the United States (4 July), Brazil (15 November), Argentina (9 July), Mexico (16 September), Colombia (20 July) and Trinidad and Tobago (24 September).
Oceania Countries with Republic Day
A few island nations in Oceania also celebrate Republic Day.
These include Fiji (7 October), Nauru (31 January), Kiribati (12 July), Vanuatu (30 July) and Samoa (1 June).
Do All Country Celebrate Republic Day?
No.
While around 150 countries are republics, not all of them observe a formal Republic Day. Some countries celebrate it as:
- National Day
- Constitution Day
- Independence Day
Monarchies such as the United Kingdom, Japan, Thailand and Saudi Arabia do not celebrate Republic Day. Republic Day symbolises democracy, constitutional governance, and people’s power. From India to France, Africa to the Americas, republic nations across the world celebrate this important milestone in different ways and on different dates.
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