Nauru Independence Day Countdown 2025

Nauru Independence Day - January 31st

Nauru Independence Day is celebrated on January 31st each year, marking the day in 1968 when Nauru became independent from the United Nations trusteeship administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Path to Independence

Nauru, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, was under various colonial administrations before World War I, after which it became a League of Nations mandate territory administered by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Following World War II, it became a UN trust territory under the same administration until it achieved independence on January 31, 1968.

Commemorations and Festivities

Independence Day is a significant national holiday in Nauru, celebrated with various festivities and ceremonies. These may include cultural performances, parades, speeches from government officials, and community gatherings. It's a day for Nauruans to celebrate their sovereignty and national identity.

Learn More About Nauru Independence Day:

• Wikipedia: Independence Day (Nauru)
• Wikipedia: Nauru