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Moldova Independence Day

Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Established. Moldavian Principality, which later became present-day Moldova, is established by Bogdan I, separating from the Kingdom of Hungary

History

Moldova declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 27, 1991, becoming one of the first former Soviet republics to break away from Moscow's control. The territory of Moldova corresponds to the historical region of Bessarabia, which was part of the Russian Empire after 1812. Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, Bessarabia declared independence and unified with Romania in 1918, but was annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940 following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. During Soviet rule, the Romanian-speaking population experienced Russification policies and political repression. The late 1980s saw the emergence of the Moldovan independence movement, particularly the Popular Front. Following the failed Soviet coup in August 1991, Moldova declared independence on August 27, 1991. The declaration was formalized by a national referendum in December 1991 that approved independence. Moldova's independence led to the eventual withdrawal of Soviet troops and the establishment of a sovereign republic.

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St Andrew's Day

Saint Andrew’s Day is celebrated every 30 November in Scotland. The day celebrates the Feast of Saint Andrew and is also considered Scotland’s National Day. In 2026, Saint Andrew's Day falls on Monday 30 November. The holiday will be on Tuesday 30 November in 2027. *Please refer to this note for Scotland-specific information. This patron saint day was declared a bank holiday in 2006 by the Scottish Parliament although banks are not required to close if they do not wish to. If 30 November occurs on a weekend, the bank holiday is moved to the following Monday. Saint Andrew is notable in that he was one of the original twelve disciples of Jesus Christ and was also the brother of Saint Peter. Before following Jesus, Andrew was a fisherman. He was born at Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. The main colour you will see in Scotland on Saint Andrew’s Day is the white diagonal cross on blue background of the Scottish flag – the Saltire. This is the Saint Andrew’s cross, and represents the shape of the cross on which Saint Andrew was said to have been crucified. The history of the Scottish link to Saint Andrew goes back as far as 832AD when Óengus II promised God that if the Scots and Picts were victorious in battle against the Angles he would make Saint Andrew the patron saint of Scotland. And they were. Saint Andrew’s Day’s amazing menus include cullen skink (haddock and potato soup), highland venison casseroles, potted hough (shin) with mustard sauce and Scottish tablet (a very sweet treat). Events around Scotland include flag ceremonies, the Shindig in George Square of Glasgow that features live music, and local celebrations in the town of Saint Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife. There is also free entry to many of Scotland’s castles and attractions on the day. Scotland has a free Saint Andrew’s Day app available for iPhone and Android with Scottish and worldwide events, menu ideas and much more.