Burkina Faso country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 Burkina Faso
Theme Independence Day 2027
Burkina Faso is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Ouagadougou, the national observance is Independence Day on 5 August, and the national colours are red and gold. Upper Volta, now Burkina Faso, became independent from France on 5 August 1960. Republic Day is 11 December.
Capital and region
Ouagadougou is the capital. Burkina Faso sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Ouagadougou clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 5 August 2027. Upper Volta, now Burkina Faso, became independent from France on 5 August 1960. Republic Day is 11 December. 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 red 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 Burkina Faso?
The capital is Ouagadougou.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 5 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Upper Volta, now Burkina Faso, became independent from France on 5 August 1960. Republic Day is 11 December.
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