The Day of State Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazakstan Respublikasyk Tauelsizdik kuni) is the main national holiday that is celebrated annually in the country on December 16. 
On December 16, 1991, the Supreme Council adopted a law on the independence and state sovereignty of Kazakhstan. The republic was the last of the countries of the former USSR to adopt a law on independence.
The leader of the Central Asian region, Kazakhstan has been developing intensively in recent years. Kazakhstan achieved notable success in the economy thanks to the restructuring of the entire economic system, which in the Soviet era relied mainly on the extractive industries. In addition to economic reforms in independent Kazakhstan, political reforms were carried out, which significantly increased the authority of the Republic in the international arena. Kazakhstan is a member of international and regional organizations, is known as a reliable partner of both Western and Eastern states.
On the day of the holiday, mass celebrations are held throughout the country. On the eve of the holiday, outstanding figures of culture and art, sports, politics and other fields are also awarded. "Holiday amnesties" are being held. Festive concerts are held in all cities and villages; in the evening the sky is lit up with fireworks and fireworks.