Constitution Day is observed in Kyrgyzstan every May 5, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the country's first post-Soviet constitution in 1993. This constitution established Kyrgyzstan as a sovereign, unitary, democratic, constitutional, secular, and social state, guaranteeing human rights and individual freedoms while introducing the separation of powers and universal suffrage. The day is recognized as a national holiday, although celebrations are typically low-key, with the President delivering an address to the nation and few special events taking place. The 1993 Constitution replaced the previous Soviet-era constitution and formalized the sovereignty of the Kyrgyz nation. In 2010, a new constitution was adopted, which reduced presidential power and introduced a parliamentary system, but Constitution Day remains fixed on May 5.