First Monday in July
Heroes’ Day A memorial day for those who died in the independence movement.
Celebrated in: Zambia
First Tuesday in July
Unity Day
Celebrated in: Zambia
Second Monday in July
Reed Dance Day Also called Umhlanga Day.
Celebrated in: Swaziland
July 1
Independence Day Anniversary of sovereignty in 1962.
Celebrated in: Burundi
July 1
Republic Day
Celebrated in: Ghana
July 1
Independence Day Anniversary of independence from Belgium when sovereignty was granted in 1962.
Celebrated in: Rwanda
July 1
Independence Day Anniversary of Southern Somalia (former Italian Somaliland).
Celebrated in: Somalia
July 1
Decentralization Day
Celebrated in: Sudan
July 4
Liberation Day
Celebrated in: Rwanda
July 5
Peace and Unity Day Anniversary of the 1973 coup.
Celebrated in: Rwanda
July 5
Independence Day Cape Verde is a former Portuguese colony which has been independent since July 5, 1975.
Celebrated in: Cape Verde
July 6
Republic Day
Celebrated in: Malawi
July 7
Saba Saba Day Also called Peasants’ Day.
Celebrated in: Tanzania
July 9
Independence Day South Sudan gained their independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011.
Celebrated in: South Sudan
July 12
Independence Day Transitional Government Day. The transitional government was instituted on December 21, 1974.
Celebrated in: São Tomé and Príncipe
July 14
African Community Day Also called Day of Association. A holiday dedicated to African goals and culture.
Celebrated in: Senegal
July 17
King Letsie III’s Birthday
Celebrated in: Lesotho
July 22
King’s Birthday Birthday of the late King Sobhuza.
Celebrated in: Swaziland
July 23
Revolution Day Commemoration of the end of the Egyptian royal government and the establishment of the republic in 1952.
Celebrated in: Egypt, Libya
July 25
Republic Day
Celebrated in: Tunisia
July 26
Independence Day
Celebrated in: Liberia