Africa Day | |
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Observed by | Member states of the African Union |
Type | International; cultural and historical |
Significance | Anniversary of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity |
Date | 25 May |
Next time | 25 May 2025 |
Frequency | annual |
Related to | African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day |
Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on 25 May 1963.[1] It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent as well as around the world. The organization was replaced by the African Union on 9 July 2002, but the holiday continues to be celebrated on 25 May.