Festivals and holidays · Gabon

National Liberation Day

National holiday · A different province each year (Nyanga in 2025)

The town of Lambaréné on the banks of the Ogooué River, Gabon
Photo: JEaLiFe Pictures, Unsplash license

Established by decree in January 2024, this day commemorates the army's seizure of power on August 30, 2023. Since 2025, the official festivities have moved to a different province each year.

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