Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic

Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic History

Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic celebrates the official dissolution of Czechoslovakia. On 1 January 1993, Czechoslovakia amicably split into the Slovak and Czech Republics. Upon the split, both countries established their own parliamentary democracies and Slovakia has adopted new symbols and flag to represent its state. The Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic maintain good ties and their separation is often referred to as the Velvet Divorce.

Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic is celebrated annually on 1 January. The day celebrates Slovakia's independence from the Czech Republic.

Top facts about Day of the Establishment of the Slovak Republic

• Slovakia joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the Euro as its currency in 2009.
• Vision is not enough, it must be combine with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs.- Vavlav Havel, last president of Czechoslovakia

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Top things to do

• Get dressed up for the winter weather and watch the New Years and Independence Day fireworks in Bratislava.
• Take advantage of the long holidays to head into the countryside. Slovaks enjoy spending the day with friends and family gathered together.
• Generate awareness for the holiday on social media by using hashtags such as #SlovakIndependence, #Slovaks #VelvetDivorce and #Slovakia.