Independent Czechoslovak State Day

**Independent Czechoslovak State Day** is a national holiday celebrated in the Czech Republic on **October 28**. It commemorates the founding of the **independent Czechoslovak state** in 1918, marking the end of World War I and the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. On this day, Czechoslovakia declared its independence, with **Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk** becoming its first president. The holiday symbolizes the Czech people's struggle for freedom, democracy, and national identity. Celebrations include official ceremonies, cultural events, and the laying of wreaths at memorials, particularly at the grave of Masaryk in Lány. It is a day of reflection on the country's history and a celebration of its sovereignty.