Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Togo · Fête de l'indépendance
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 April | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 27 April | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Togo.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Monday 26 April off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 24 Apr – Tue 27 Apr).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Lomé around 27 April: high 30°C (85°F), low 27°C (80°F), rain on 71% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Lomé. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Tuesday 27 April in Lomé: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Togo
Saturday, 1 May 2027
Independence Day in other countries
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Eritrea
Eswatini
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
More for Togo
Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.