Senegal country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Senegal
Theme Independence Day 2027
Senegal is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Dakar, the national observance is Independence Day on 4 April, and the national colours are green and gold. Senegal became independent on 4 April 1960, first in federation with Mali and then as a separate republic.
Capital and region (AR)
Dakar is the capital. Senegal sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Dakar clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 4 April 2027. Senegal became independent on 4 April 1960, first in federation with Mali and then as a separate republic. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital is Dakar.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 4 April 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Senegal became independent on 4 April 1960, first in federation with Mali and then as a separate republic.
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