The Independence Day is the day celebrated by the country to mark its freedom. The country gains independence after a lot of struggle. Once it gains freedom, it no more remains a part of any state or province.

The Independence Day is a national holiday in Benin. Celebrations on this day take place on grand scale throughout the country.

Burkina Faso celebrates its independence day every year on August 5th. This country got independent from French rule in 1960.

Independence Day is observed nationwide in Côte d’Ivoire, and schools, offices, and general businesses are closed for the day. The day is marked by national cultural events organized locally by the government.

Although Chad achieved her liberty on August 11, 1960, the Independence Day of Chad is celebrated on January 11 to avoid the monsoon in August. Like most of the countries.

This day is declared as the National Holiday and celebrated by a host of events within The Republic of the Congo.

The Gabonese Republic celebrates its Independence Day on August 17. This national holiday commemorates the independence of Gabon from France in 1960. The festivities usually last for two days, August 16 and 17.