Democracy and National Unity Day (Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü) is a Turkish national holiday observed annually on July 15th. This day commemorates the failed coup attempt of July 15, 2016.

The holiday was established to:

• Remember the victims of the coup attempt who lost their lives for democracy ("Martyrs of Democracy").
• Honor the courageous resistance of the Turkish people who stood up against the coup plotters and defended democracy.
• Raise awareness of the importance of democracy and national unity.
• Promote national unity and solidarity within Turkish society.

The central themes of this holiday are democracy and national unity. The name itself underscores the inseparable connection between these two values.