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Tonga's Constitution Day holiday observed on 7 November [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - 19:42

King Tupou I

Tonga will observe Constitution Day, 4 November with a public holiday on Monday, 7 November, marking the 147th anniversary of the enactment of the Constitution by HM King Tupou I on 4 November, 1875.

The Constitution consists of 115 clauses in three parts, including the Declaration of Rights, Form of Government and Land. It established Tonga as a modern constitutional monarchy in 1875 and continues its legal premise over the country to this day.

The public holiday, which falls on a Friday, will be observed on the following Monday, 7 November.

Tonga [2]
public holiday [3]
Constitution Day [4]
November 4 [5]
Government [6]

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