Togo Independence Day

When is Independence Day in Togo?

Independence Day is a public holiday in Togo. It is observed on April 27th.

This day is the National Day of Togo and commemorates independence from France on April 27th 1960.

History of Independence Day in Togo

Starting in the 16th century, the coastal region around modern-day Togo became a major trading centre for Europeans to search for slaves, earning Togo and the surrounding region the name “The Slave Coast”.