Statehood Day is observed in Croatia every June 25, commemorating the 1991 declaration of independence from Yugoslavia. On this day, the Croatian Parliament held an independence referendum on May 19, 1991, where 93% of voters supported the move for independence. Although Croatia officially gained independence on October 8, the proclamation on June 25, alongside Slovenia, marked the beginning of the Ten-Day War with Yugoslavia. The conflict concluded with the Briony Agreement, which required both Slovenia and Croatia to suspend their independence proclamations for three months. Initially celebrated on May 30, Statehood Day was moved to June 25 in 2002 due to its historical significance. The day is marked by various events and celebrations reflecting Croatia's national pride and history.