Constitution Day is a public holiday in Tajikistan.
This day celebrates the anniversary of adoption of the Constitution of Tajikistan on November 6, 1994.
The territory of present-day Tajikistan became a part of the Russian Empire during the late 19th century and consequently became a country within the Soviet Union.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union Tajikistan declared its independence and the government started drafting a new constitution.
It was adopted on November 6, 1994.
The current Constitution of Tajikistan was amended two times by refereneda in 1999 and 2003.
The amendments established a new bicameral parliament in Tajikistan and extended the president's term in office to seven years.
