Flag Day in Honduras is observed every September 1, marking the beginning of the country's independence month. This holiday commemorates the introduction of the first leader of Honduras on Lake Yojoa. While the celebration is non-obligatory, various events are organized nationwide, with many people preparing for the upcoming Independence Day parade. The national flag of Honduras, adopted in 1866, features three horizontal stripes: two blue representing the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, and a white stripe symbolizing peace and prosperity. The flag also includes five stars arranged in an X pattern, representing the five nations of the former Federal Republic of Central America and embodying hope for future unity among them.