On 6 December 1990, representatives of the then political parties and parliamentary groups signed an agreement to stand together. In the agreement, all parties undertook to make a concerted effort to organise and hold the plebiscite, confirming that the parties represented in the Assembly were aware of the historical significance of voting on the decision for independence.

Based on that agreement, the Assembly adopted the Plebiscite on the Sovereignty and Independence of the Republic of Slovenia Act, which formally set 23 December 1990 as the date for the plebiscite.

The results, which led to preparations for the confirmation of independence on 25 June 1991, were formally announced in the Slovenian Assembly three days later, on 26 December 1990. This is why we celebrate Independence and Unity Day every year as a national holiday and a day off work.

A number of events and ceremonies will take place before Independence and Unity Day. The main national celebration will take place on Friday at the Gallus Hall of the Cankarjev Dom in Ljubljana. The keynote speaker will be Prime Minister Robert Golob.