Festivals and holidays · Senegal

Independence Day

National holiday · Dakar and all regional capitals

Senegal's green, yellow and red flag flies in Dakar
Photo: Victor Rutka, Unsplash license

April 4 commemorates Senegal's independence in 1960. Civilian and military parades take place in Dakar and in the regions, for example in Saint-Louis. Arrive early to find a spot along the route.