State Security Employees Day is observed in Moldova every September 9 to commemorate the anniversary of the Ministry of National Security's establishment. This professional holiday honors the dedication and hard work of employees of the Information and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova (SIS), the country's principal intelligence agency. The origins of this observance date back to 1991, following the transformation of the Moldovan branch of the KGB into the Ministry of National Security. Established in 1997, the day aims to encourage young individuals to pursue careers in state security by entering the National Institute of Intelligence and Security, which trains intelligence officers in state security, intelligence, and counterintelligence. The SIS's main mission includes protecting fundamental rights and freedoms, promoting democratic values, and ensuring national security.