National Day (Brunei)
| Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam (National Day) | |
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National Day 2024 | |
| Official name | Hari Kebangsaan |
| Also called | Hari Kemerdekaan Negara Brunei Darussalam |
| Observed by | Bruneians |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Marks the independence of Brunei |
| Date | 23 February |
| Next time | 23 February 2027 |
| Duration | A day |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1985 |
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| History of Brunei |
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National Day (Malay: Hari Kebangsaan; Jawi: کبڠساءن هاري) or Independence Day (Hari Kemerdekaan) is the national day of Brunei, commemorating the anniversary of Brunei's proclamation of independence. It was made a national holiday by government decree in 1985. Although Brunei formally proclaimed independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984, it did not celebrate its national day until 23 February.