Memorial Day of the Republic is observed in Hungary every February 1 as an official remembrance day, although it is not a public holiday, making it a working day. This day commemorates the establishment of the Second Hungarian Republic, which was proclaimed on February 1, 1946, following the dissolution of the Kingdom of Hungary after World War II. The day was first recognized as a memorial day in 2006 to mark the sixtieth anniversary of this proclamation. The observance honors the historical significance of the republics that have existed in Hungary, including the Hungarian Democratic Republic and the Hungarian Soviet Republic, which were all short-lived. Memorial Day of the Republic serves as a reminder of Hungary's complex political history and the transitions between different forms of governance.