November 7 — October Revolution Day
Thursday, 06 November 2025This state holiday was established by Decree No. 157 of the President of the Republic of Belarus on March 26, 1998. It symbolizes respect for history, traditions, and the achievements of previous generations.
The Great October Socialist Revolution occurred on October 25 (November 7, New Style) 1917. On the night of November 7-8 in Petrograd, upon the signal from the cruiser "Aurora", armed workers, soldiers, and sailors seized the Winter Palace, overthrew the Provisional Government, and transferred power to the Soviets.
During the Soviet period, November 7 was the main state holiday—a "red day" on the calendar, accompanied by mass demonstrations and ceremonial events. After the collapse of the USSR, this day lost its former status in Russia, but in Belarus, it has been preserved under the new name—October Revolution Day.
By preserving this date, we pay respect to the millions of people for whom it was, for decades, a symbol of faith in justice and social ideals.
The October Revolution became one of the most important events of the 20th century, defining world history and the fate of the Belarusian people. It was this revolution that initiated the process of Belarus's self-determination and the creation of a national state on a Soviet foundation—the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic.
The BSSR became one of the co-founders of the Soviet Union, uniting Belarusian lands and laying the foundation for modern statehood. Thanks to this, the Belarusian people preserved their culture and strengthened their economic and intellectual potential.
Today, Belarus confidently follows its own path, maintaining continuity between generations, respecting history and traditions. Creative labor, social justice, and societal unity remain the core values of our state.