Customs Officer's Day is observed in Belarus every September 20, commemorating the reorganization of the USSR State Customs Control Service into the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Belarus on September 20, 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Established by presidential decree in 1996, this professional day highlights the importance of customs officers to the country's prosperity and acknowledges their contributions to Belarus's economic development. The day is primarily celebrated by customs officers, who receive congratulations from relatives, friends, colleagues, and governmental representatives. Additionally, foreign colleagues from Ukraine and Russia often extend their congratulations to Belarusian customs officers on this occasion.