Builders' Day is observed in several former Soviet republics, including Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, on the second Sunday in August. This professional holiday was first celebrated in the Soviet Union on August 8, 1956, after being established by the presidium of the Supreme Soviet in 1955, following a proposal by Nikita Khrushchev, who aimed to highlight the achievements of Soviet builders. The day is dedicated to all individuals involved in the construction process, although engineers and architects have their own separate holidays. Celebrations typically include official ceremonies, concerts, exhibitions, and other festive events, with the commissioning of newly constructed buildings often coinciding with the holiday. Despite the dissolution of the Soviet Union, many republics continue to honor Builders' Day, recognizing the significant contributions of builders to national development.