The Day of Recovered Sovereignty is observed in Mali every January 14. This public holiday was inaugurated by the military government in 2023 to commemorate the "great mobilization" against sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It aims to strengthen patriotic feelings and celebrate Mali's sovereignty, which is based on principles outlined by interim president Assimi Goïta, including respect for the country's sovereignty and strategic choices. The holiday is marked by events that focus on themes of sovereignty, patriotism, and national resistance. It is a non-working paid holiday, reflecting Mali's tumultuous history of coups and political changes since gaining independence from France in 1960.