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National Day (Brunei)
National holiday in Brunei, observed annually on 23 February / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
National Day (Malay: Hari Kebangsaan; Jawi: کبڠساءن هاري) or Independence Day (Hari Kemerdekaan) is a national holiday in Brunei commemorating the anniversary of Brunei's proclamation of independence. It was made a national holiday by government decree in 1985.[1] Although Brunei broke away from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984, it wasn't until February that Brunei was totally free of British control.[2]
Quick Facts Hari Kebangsaan, Official name ...
Hari Kebangsaan (National Day) | |
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Official name | Hari Kebangsaan |
Also called | Hari Kemerdekaan |
Observed by | Bruneians |
Type | National |
Significance | Marks the independence of Brunei |
Date | 23 February |
Next time | 23 February 2025 (2025-02-23) |
Frequency | Annual |
First time | 1985; 39 years ago (1985) |
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