The National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Colonial Slavery is observed in France every May 23. This date commemorates the silent march held in Paris in 1998, which marked the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the French colonies. The day honors the victims of colonial slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, recognizing the historical significance of slavery in France's overseas territories, where it was practiced from the 17th century until its final abolition in 1848. The observance was officially established in 2006, following the adoption of the Taubira Law, which recognized slavery as a crime against humanity. The day is one of two French remembrance days dedicated to this topic, the other being the National Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Slavery and Their Abolition, celebrated on May 10. The designation of May 23 was reinforced by the Overseas Real Equality Act in 2017, reflecting ongoing recognition and remembrance of this dark chapter in history.