Saint Clement of Ohrid Day is observed in North Macedonia every December 8, celebrating the feast day of Saint Clement, the patron saint of the country. The day honors Saint Clement, a Bulgarian scholar and a prominent disciple of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who played a crucial role in the development of the Old Church Slavonic language and the creation of the Cyrillic script. The holiday was first recognized as a non-working public holiday in 2007 and is marked by various cultural events across the nation. On this day, North Macedonian citizens who have made significant contributions to culture, art, or sports are awarded the Saint Clement Award. The Ohrid Literary School, established by Clement, is noted as a major cultural center of the Bulgarian Empire, further emphasizing his importance in the region's history.