Proclamation of Independence Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso, and it is observed on December 11 each year. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of when Burkina Faso achieved self-government in 1958 within the French Community.
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. France invaded the territory, and Burkina Faso became a French Protectorate in 1896. The French originally administrated the territory with Upper Senegal and Niger but separated as the French Upper Volta on March 1, 1919 to avoid armed uprisings. In 1932, the new colony was dissolved and shared by the Ivory Coast, French Sudan, and the Colony of Niger.
France recreated the colony in 1947 with the boundaries in 1932. Following the collapse of the Fourth Republic, a referendum on the new constitution of France was held in 1958. The new French constitution gave options to its colonies, either becoming part of the new French community with more autonomy or becoming an independent country.
As a result, the territory achieved self-government on December 11, 1958, and established the Republic of Upper Volta within the French Community. Two years later, Burkina Faso gained full independence on August 5, 1960.
The following is the list of Proclamation of Independence Day in Burkina Faso from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Dec 11, 2022 | Sunday |
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Dec 11, 2023 | Monday |
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Dec 11, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Dec 11, 2025 | Thursday |
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Dec 11, 2026 | Friday |
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