Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the day when a country with a deep history once again became a sovereign country in Modern times. Independence Day is celebrated on December 16 every year. Since this day is a significant holiday at the national and state level, December 16 is a day off in the calendar. Every year, cultural figures, specialists who have distinguished themselves by their special activities in the social sphere, military ranks and officers, law enforcement officers and representatives of other active spheres of the country 's life are awarded state awards for significant work among the citizens of the Republic. On December 16, festive cultural and entertainment events will be organized in all places of Kazakhstan. In the late afternoon, the sky of the big centers is shrouded in fireworks. Independence is an important holiday not only for residents of Kazakhstan, but also for representatives of the Kazakh people abroad..