Freedom and Democracy Day

Freedom and Democracy Day
Observed by Chad
Date 1 December
Next time 1 December 2016 (2016-12-01)
Frequency annual

Freedom and Democracy Day is a national holiday in Chad, falling on 1 December. Government offices and businesses close.[1] The holiday commemorates the overthrow of Hissène Habré by Idriss Déby in 1990.[2]

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