Matice Slovenska Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Slovakia

Matica Slovenská Day is observed annually on August 4 in Slovakia. Matica Slovenská is a national, cultural, and scientific organisation with its headquarters in Martin, Slovakia. It was founded in 1863 and resurrected in 1919. The organisation has both domestic and international operations.

Slovak Matica is a government-run institution that functions as the nation’s cultural and scientific hub. Slovak Matica endeavours to promote and safeguard Slovak culture, as well as the nation’s national rights, identity, and growth.

The background of Matice Slovenska Day

Matica Slovenská Day (De Matice Slovenskéj) is an annual commemoration celebrated on August 4 in Slovakia. This day commemorates the 1863 founding of the foremost scientific and cultural institution in Slovakia. Because it is not a national holiday, the majority of people do not have the day off, and businesses and government offices are operating as usual.

Matica Slovenská is a cultural and scientific institution devoted to Slovakia-related topics. It was established in 1863 as part of the Slovak nation’s initiative to establish scientific foundations, libraries, and museums across Slovakia.

The establishment of comparable institutions in Serbia and the Czech Republic increased the likelihood that the Matica Slovenská would be founded. The Matica existed until 1875, when the Hungarian Kingdom (Slovakia was still a part of the Kingdom of Hungary at the time) declared it “anti-government” and “anti-patriotic” and abolished it.

The Matica was unable to continue its scientific activities until the dissolution of the Kingdom of Hungary and the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918. The revitalised Matica, which reopened on 5 August 1919, contributed significantly to the advancement of Slovak culture.

‘Matica’ is the current Slovak word for’matrix’, which signifies “to associate with something more powerful” (connecting to the motherboard). In this context, ‘Matica Slovenská’ is readily interpreted as a link that honours and identifies its Slavic ancestors and Slavic history in relation to the motherland.

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5 fascinating facts about Slovakia

There are over 6,000 caverns in Slovakia.

The imany village in northern Slovakia is the first vernacular architecture reserve in the world.

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, shares borders with Austria and Hungary, making it the only capital in the globe to border two countries.

Mineral springs and therapeutic thermal springs abound in Slovakia.

The Basilica of St. James in Levoa is a Gothic church with the tallest wooden altar at 61.1 feet.

MATICE SLOVENSKA DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	August 4	Friday
2024	August 4	Sunday
2025	August 4	Monday
2026	August 4	Tuesday
2027	August 4	Wednesday