National Day, sometimes known internationally as Singapore Independence Day, and formally as Singapore Day, is a major public holiday in Singapore commemorating the establishment of an independent and sovereign Singapore. Observed annually on 9 August since 1965, and originally on 3 June from 1959 to 1964, the current date marks when Singapore became fully sovereign following its separation from Malaysia, while the previous date marked when Singapore achieved internal self-governance from the United Kingdom. The day is a statutory public holiday and features the National Day Parade (NDP), a National Day Message by the Prime Minister of Singapore and fireworks celebrations, among other festivities.
