National Revival Day is observed in Azerbaijan every November 17, commemorating the 1988 public rally against the Kremlin's inconsistent policy regarding Azerbaijan and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. This conflict is an ethnic dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is primarily populated by Armenians. The significant protest on November 17, 1988, took place at Lenin Square (now Azadliq Square) in Baku, marking the first large-scale anti-Soviet demonstration in Azerbaijan and a pivotal moment leading to the country's independence in 1991. In 1992, this date was officially designated as National Revival Day. Although it is recognized as an official holiday, it has been a working day since 2006. The day is marked by official ceremonies, speeches, and various events held across the country.