YEREVAN. – On July 5, Armenia marks Constitution Day.

The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia (RA) was adopted by a national referendum on July 5, 1995. The amendments to the RA Constitution were approved by a referendum held on November 27, 2005. With these amendments, the powers of the National Assembly were broadened.

Pursuant to the Constitution, Armenia is a country with a semi-presidential system of governance.  

According to the Law on Holidays and Remembrance Days, July 5 is celebrated as Constitution Day and it is declared a public holiday in Armenia.