Majority Rule Day is observed in the Bahamas on January 10 every year. This public holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) coming to power in 1967, marking a significant moment in the country's history when Lynden Pindling became the first black Premier Minister. The PLP governed the Bahamas from 1967 to 1992 and again from 2002 to 2007. The day is considered one of the most important in modern Bahamian history, as it symbolizes the achievement of independence from colonial rule, which was fully realized in 1973. Although the significance of Majority Rule Day diminished over time, it has been revitalized by Bahamians as a national day of observance.