Second Republic Day is observed in Guinea every April 3, commemorating the 1984 bloodless coup that established the Second Republic. Following the death of authoritarian leader Ahmed Sékou Touré, Colonels Lansana Conté and Diarra Traoré staged a coup on this date, leading to significant political changes, including the release of political prisoners and the encouragement of exiled political refugees to return. The day is marked by government-organized celebrations, including parades, political speeches, and a wreath-laying ceremony at a martyr's memorial in Conakry. This public holiday reflects the country's shift away from socialism under Conté's leadership, as he became the new president and Traoré the prime minister.