At a glance

• 35: years since Armenia’s independence vote
• 21 September 1991: the referendum date
• 26 October 2026, 18:30: the Jakarta reception
• 2: declarations of independence in modern Armenian history (1918 and 1991)

The dress code on the card said batik with long sleeves. The country hosting the party was Armenia, a nation of about 3 million people, sitting more than 8,000 km from Jakarta. That small detail says a lot about how diplomacy works.

Armenia celebrates its independence on 21 September. Yet this reception was held on 26 October. The gap is normal: embassies often hold their national day events weeks later, when schedules allow.

What Is Armenia Independence Day in Jakarta?

Armenia Independence Day in Jakarta was a diplomatic reception hosted by Ambassador H.E. Serob Bejanyan and Mrs. Anna Hasmikyan. It took place on Monday, 26 October 2026, at 18:30 in the Palm Court Restaurant, Lobby Floor, Four Seasons Jakarta. It marked the 35th anniversary of Armenia’s independence vote. 

Why Does the Number 35 Matter?

On 21 September 1991, Armenians voted in a referendum to leave the Soviet Union. The vote came after the failed August putsch in Moscow. Levon Ter-Petrosyan was elected the first president that November.

The date has a twist. Armenia’s independence was formally completed on 26 December 1991, when the USSR dissolved. So the country celebrates the vote, not the paperwork.

Was This Armenia’s First Independence?

No, and this is the part most people don’t know. Armenia declared independence once before, on 28 May 1918, creating the First Republic of Armenia. It lasted only until late 1920, when it was divided between Soviet Russia and Turkish nationalist forces.

That is why many Armenians describe 1991 as a restoration, not a new beginning. The holiday celebrates a state that came back after about 70 years.