Independence Day has already passed this year.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 14
- Day of year
- 94
- Local time zone
- Africa/Dakar
- Currency
- XOF
Long-weekend planner
Independence Day falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Senegal, Independence Day is on April 4, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Independence Day falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Independence Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Senegal.
Independence Day was on April 4, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Independence Day in Senegal is on April 4, 2027.
Other public holidays in Senegal 2026
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The Independence Day date for Senegal 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.