Türkiye celebrates Democracy and National Unity Day

Türkiye celebrates one of the public holidays Democracy and National Unity Day of Türkiye, commemorating the national unity against the coup d’état attempt for democracy.

On the night of July 15, 2016, the Republic of Türkiye experienced yet another military coup attempt, however, this attempt failed, mainly due to civilian protest and casualties.

Their sacrifice, according to the Turkish state, led to the creation of  new national celebration in Türkiye, the “Democracy and National Unity Day.”