An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation’s independence or statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or after the end of a military occupation, or after a major change in government.
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Many countries commemorate their independence from a colonial empire.
Nigeria gained her independence from the British on the 1st of October 1960.
China, Cyprus, Palau, Tuvalu also gained their independence on the 1st of October 1960
Not all countries mark independence as a national holiday. Many, such as Australia, Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, Ireland, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, and Turkey mark other dates of significance.
Here are Countries that gained independence in October
Nigeria – October 1
China – October 1
Cyprus – October 1
Palau – October 1
Tuvalu – October 1
Guinea – October 2
Germany – October 2
Iraq – October 3
Lesotho – October 4
Croatia – October 8
Uganda – October 9
Fiji – October 10
Taiwan – October 10
Equatorial Guinea – October 12
Spain – October 12
Azerbaijan – October 18
Zambia – October 24
Austria – October 26
St Vincent & the Grenadines – October 27
Turkmenistan – October 27
Czechia – October 28
Slovakia – October 28