Székely Freedom Day (Ziua Libertății Secuilor) is celebrated by ethnic Hungarians living in the so-called Székely Land in Romania. It was created by the Szekler National Council in 2012 and is observed on March 10.
The Székelys (Romanian: Secui) are a subgroup of the Hungarian minority of Romania. According to statistics, between 500,000 and 700,000 Hungarians living in Romania identify as Székelys. Most Székelys live in one of the three counties that make up the Székely Land: Covasna County, Harghita County, and Mures County.
The origin of the Székelys is unclear and has been subject of much debate. They have claimed descent from the Huns, but most scholars suggest either Magyar or Turkic origin. The word “Székely” is derived from a Hungarian expression that means “frontier guards”. In the Middle Ages, the Székelys became famous as brave warriors.

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