Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities | |
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Observed by |
Romania Moldova (unofficially) |
Type | National |
Significance | The unification of the Romanian Principalities ( Moldavia and Wallachia), which led to the establishment of modern Romania |
Celebrations | Artistic and cultural events |
Date | 24 January |
Next time | 24 January 2025 |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Great Union Day (1 December) |
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities ( Romanian: Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române) or, unofficially, the Little Union Day (Romanian: Ziua Micii Uniri), [1] is a public holiday of Romania celebrated every 24 January to commemorate the unification of the Romanian Principalities ( Moldavia and Wallachia), also known as the "Little Union", on 24 January 1859 under prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza. [2] [3] This event is deemed as important as it is considered the first step towards the goal of achieving a unitary Romanian state, something that is considered to have been achieved on 1 December 1918, when the Romanian National Assembly declared the union of Transylvania, Banat, Crișana, and Maramureș with the Kingdom of Romania. [2] [4]
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities was first adopted by the Senate on 2 June 2014 and later by the Chamber of Deputies on 3 December of the same year. The holiday became official when a few days later Romanian President Traian Băsescu signed a decree promulgating it on 16 December. Thus, Law No. 171/2014 dictates that, on 24 January, central and local authorities can provide material and logistical support to artistic and cultural events dedicated to this day. Since 2016, the observance is a non-working day in Romania. [2]
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities is also celebrated in Moldova. [5]
Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities | |
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Observed by |
Romania Moldova (unofficially) |
Type | National |
Significance | The unification of the Romanian Principalities ( Moldavia and Wallachia), which led to the establishment of modern Romania |
Celebrations | Artistic and cultural events |
Date | 24 January |
Next time | 24 January 2025 |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Great Union Day (1 December) |
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities ( Romanian: Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române) or, unofficially, the Little Union Day (Romanian: Ziua Micii Uniri), [1] is a public holiday of Romania celebrated every 24 January to commemorate the unification of the Romanian Principalities ( Moldavia and Wallachia), also known as the "Little Union", on 24 January 1859 under prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza. [2] [3] This event is deemed as important as it is considered the first step towards the goal of achieving a unitary Romanian state, something that is considered to have been achieved on 1 December 1918, when the Romanian National Assembly declared the union of Transylvania, Banat, Crișana, and Maramureș with the Kingdom of Romania. [2] [4]
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities was first adopted by the Senate on 2 June 2014 and later by the Chamber of Deputies on 3 December of the same year. The holiday became official when a few days later Romanian President Traian Băsescu signed a decree promulgating it on 16 December. Thus, Law No. 171/2014 dictates that, on 24 January, central and local authorities can provide material and logistical support to artistic and cultural events dedicated to this day. Since 2016, the observance is a non-working day in Romania. [2]
The Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities is also celebrated in Moldova. [5]