Lithuania
Independence Day, 16 February (1918); note - 16 February
1918 was the date Lithuania declared its independence from Soviet
Russia and established its statehood; 11 March 1990 was the date it
declared its independence from the Soviet Union
Luxembourg
National Day (Birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte) 23
June; note - the actual date of birth was 23 January 1896, but the
festivities were shifted by five months to allow observance during a
more favorable time of year
Macau
National Day (Anniversary of the Founding of the People's
Republic of China), 1 October (1949); note - 20 December 1999 is
celebrated as Macau Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
Macedonia
Ilinden Uprising Day, 2 August (1903); note - also known
as Saint Elijah's Day
Madagascar
Independence Day, 26 June (1960)
Malawi
Independence Day (Republic Day), 6 July (1964)
Malaysia
Independence Day/Malaysia Day, 31 August (1957)
Maldives
Independence Day, 26 July (1965)
Mali
Independence Day, 22 September (1960)
Malta
Independence Day, 21 September (1964)