Armenia Constitution Day 2023: Armenia Constitution Day is annually commemorated on July 5. It is a public holiday commemorating the adoption of the post-Soviet Constitution, the establishment of a new state structure, and the commencement of a new era in the country’s history. As an official national holiday, Armenia and its citizens take the day off from work, school, and university on this date.
Armenians celebrate the Armenian Constitution Day with various ceremonies, lectures, and entertainment events. The ceremony is open not only to Armenian citizens, but also to representatives of other states and nations.
HISTORY OF ARMENIA CONSTITUTION DAY
Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1990, and from then until 1993, it worked on a drafted constitution and revised the first. The opposition party opposed the proposal, and a Constitution was not adopted until 1995. The ratification of Armenia’s constitution was also delayed due to the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh over border disputes with neighbouring Azerbaijan.
On July 5, 1995, the Constitution of Armenia was ratified by popular vote in Armenia. Yerevan was designated as the provincial capital. Regarding power, it is vested in the people, who employ it directly through the election of government representatives. The citizens of Armenia are permitted to vote in a referendum on issues pertaining to the alteration of the country’s constitutional status or its borders.
According to the constitution ratified in November 2005, the President of the Republic designates the Prime Minister based on the distribution of National Assembly seats and consultations with parliamentary factions. The president also appoints (or dismisses) government members based on the advice of the Prime Minister. Armenia is a semi-presidential republic on account of the president’s constitutional powers.
The Armenian Constitution Day is concurrently celebrated with the Day of State Symbols — Flag, Emblem, and Anthem. The Armenian flag consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width: one red, one blue, and one orange. The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia contains the definitive version of the definition of colours. Red represents the Armenian Highlands and the struggle for survival, blue represents the desire of the Armenian people to live in harmony, and orange represents the Armenians’ creative talent and diligence.
5 ARMENIAN FACTS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
It’s an ancient nation
The history begins in the Bronze Age and chronicles the emergence of civilization.
Armenia has its own script
Mesrop Mashtots, a scientist and monk, devised the Armenian alphabet between 405 and 406 A.D., making it one of the most sophisticated alphabets in the world.
It is home to the oldest winery in the globe.
In 2011, archaeologists discovered the world’s oldest winery in a grotto near the town of Arena, which is approximately 6,100 years old.
Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites exist.
This includes the Haghpat and Sanagin Monasteries, the Cathedral and Church of Echmiadzin, the Zvartnots Archaeological Complex, the Geghard Monastery, and the Azat Valley.
Yerevan is very ancient
The Armenian capital was founded by King Argishti in 782 B.C., making it even ancient than Rome!
ARMENIA CONSTITUTION DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | July 5 | Wednesday |
| 2024 | July 5 | Friday |
| 2025 | July 5 | Saturday |
| 2026 | July 5 | Sunday |
| 2027 | July 5 | Monday |
