Independence Day has already passed this year.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, April 27, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 117
- Local time zone
- Africa/Freetown
- Currency
- SLL
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on a Monday in 2026, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Sierra Leone, Independence Day is on April 27, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Sierra Leone.
Independence Day was on April 27, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Sierra Leone is on April 27, 2027.
Other public holidays in Sierra Leone 2026
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The Independence Day date for Sierra Leone 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.