Youth and Students Day is observed in Belarus every last Sunday of June, celebrating the contributions of the young generation to the country's social and political life. The holiday originated in 1958 as the Day of Soviet Youth, established by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, and has since evolved, with Belarus maintaining the celebration after the USSR's collapse. Officially recognized by a presidential decree in 1995 and included in the list of public holidays in 1998, it was renamed Youth and Students Day in 2021 to enhance the status of students and promote their involvement in public life. Celebrations typically include concerts, parades, sports competitions, and various contests, organized by youth organizations such as the Belarusian Republican Youth Union and the Belarusian League of Intellectual Teams. Notably, Belarus remains the only former Soviet republic to celebrate this day on the last Sunday of June, while Ukraine has moved its observance to align with International Youth Day.