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Indonesian Independence Day
Next observed on Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
When is Indonesian Independence Day in 2027?
Tuesday, 17 August 2027
Counting down to Indonesian Independence Day
What Indonesian Independence Day marks
The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10:00 Tokyo Standard Time on Friday, 17 August 1945 in Jakarta. The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands and pro-Dutch civilians, until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia's independence in 1949. The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — 1945 Indonesian independence document, available under CC BY-SA.
Frequently asked
When is Indonesian Independence Day in 2027?
Indonesian Independence Day falls on Tuesday, 17 August 2027 in Indonesia.
What day of the week is Indonesian Independence Day 2027?
Indonesian Independence Day 2027 falls on a Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
Where is Indonesian Independence Day observed?
Observed nationally in Indonesia.
What does Indonesian Independence Day celebrate?
1945 Indonesian independence document. The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10:00 Tokyo Standard Time on Friday, 17 August 1945 in Jakarta. The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands and pro-Dutch civilians, until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia's independence in 1949. The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.