Constitution Day is observed in Tajikistan every November 6, celebrating the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution in 1994. This public holiday commemorates the establishment of the country's legal framework following its independence from the Soviet Union. The current Constitution has undergone two amendments via referenda in 1999 and 2003, which introduced a bicameral parliament and extended the presidential term to seven years. Celebrations begin with the raising of the national flag, and the government organizes festive events that are widely attended by the populace. As a non-working holiday, it encourages full participation in the celebrations across the country.