Majuba Day is observed in Orania, a semi-autonomous town in South Africa, every February 27. This day commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Majuba Hill, which occurred on February 27, 1881, and marked a decisive victory for the Boers in the First Boer War against the United Kingdom. The battle is notable for the British forces' unexpected defeat, which led to the reinstatement of the South African Republic. Although Majuba Day was once a national holiday in the Transvaal Republic, it is now primarily celebrated by some Afrikaners who reject South African national holidays in favor of dates significant to the Afrikaner nationalist movement. The observance reflects a historical legacy and cultural identity among Afrikaners in Orania.