Constitution Day is an annual observance in Romania on December 8 and commemorates when the country’s current constitution came into effect in 1991. Romania also has Anthem Day, Flag Day, and National Day.
Is Constitution Day a Public Holiday?
Constitution Day is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Let's shake on it: laws, including the constitution, are made and agreed upon in countries like Romania to protect citizens.
Some schools and educational organizations have special activities for students to learn more about Romania’s current constitution on Constitution Day. Some of the country’s political leaders may also make public speeches with reference to the 1991 constitution on this day.
Public Life
Constitution Day is an observance and not a public holiday in Romania.
Background
The Constitution of Romania of 1991 was adopted on November 21 and ratified by voters on December 8 that year. It enshrines the country’s democratic values and establishes Romania as a national and independent state. It also reflects its return to democracy following the downfall of communism in Romania. The current constitution replaced the Constitution of 1948, which was revised in 1952 and in 1965. The 1991 constitution was later revised in 2003 to introduce statements related to integration into the European Union.
Constitution Day Observances
Year
Weekday
Date
Name
Holiday Type
2018
Sat
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2019
Sun
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2020
Tue
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2021
Wed
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2022
Thu
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2023
Fri
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2024
Sun
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2025
Mon
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2026
Tue
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2027
Wed
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
2028
Fri
Dec 8
Constitution Day
Observance
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