Festivals
Independence Day
Celebrated every 11 August, it marks Chad’s independence in 1960 with parades, speeches and festivities.
Credit : Drapeau du Tchad (adopté le 6 novembre 1959), Wikimedia Commons, domaine public
Context
- Dates
- 11 August (every year)
- Type
- National public holiday
- Place
- Nationwide, parades in N’Djamena
- Organizer
- National holiday (Chadian state)
- Calendar
- Fixed civil date.
- Page verified
- 2026
- Meaning
- Independence of 1960, national day.
- How it unfolds
- Speeches, military and civilian parade, music in the evening.
- Music
- Anthem, bands, provincial ballets.
- Etiquette
- Public holiday. Visitors follow official routes and avoid unmarked secured areas.
In depth
Machine translation from French, under review. The French text is authoritative.
On 11 August 1960 Chad proclaimed its independence; François Tombalbaye became its first president. Every 11 August, at home and in the diaspora, the date is celebrated as the nation’s founding moment.
- Date
- 11 August
- Since
- 1960
To be completed (not verified)
- Present official deroule of ceremonies (disfiled, places) to be documented with a recent press source.
Location
Nationwide, parades in N’Djamena
Provinces listed in our data: N’Djamena
Cultural identities extend beyond provincial boundaries. See on the map
Media
Entry photo: Drapeau du Tchad (adopté le 6 novembre 1959), Wikimedia Commons, domaine public
References
Key: Documented: based on the published sources cited below.
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