Democracy and National Unity Day

Democracy and National Unity Day of Türkiye is one of the public holidays in Turkey, commemorating the national unity against the 2016 [Turkish coup d'état attempt|coup d'état attempt] for democracy in 2016. President Recep [Tayyip Erdoğan] said in 27th Muhtars Meeting that, he and National [Security Council (Türkiye)|National Security Council] recommended commemoration of veterans and martyrs of 15 July as "Democracy and Celebration of Freedom Day". Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım announced on 11 October 2016 that a new law has been prepared and opened for signatures. After formal procedures, 15 July became a national holiday as "Democracy and National Unity Day".