On 7 October 1987 after two military coups Fiji formally abolished its Commonwealth monarchy and became a republic .
( While Fiji does not have a holiday called Independence Day , Fiji Day is celebrated as such ) .
On 7 October 1987 after two military coups Fiji formally abolished Fiji 's Commonwealth monarchy and became a republic .
( While Fiji does not have a holiday called Independence Day , Fiji Day is celebrated as such ) .