On March 17, 1861, the unification of Italy as a modern state was officially proclaimed, and the Italian flag—a tricolour of green, white, and red—became its symbol, representing the unity of the Italian peninsula. Each year on March 17, Italy celebrates National Unity Day (Festa dell'Unità d'Italia) to commemorate the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861, marking the birth of modern Italy as a unified nation-state following the Risorgimento. Although it is not a public holiday, this day holds significant importance for national remembrance. It honours shared identity, the Constitution, the Anthem, and the Flag, featuring official ceremonies such as wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Rome.
March 17 - Italian Unity Day Celebrations
