Independence Day in Mozambique, also known as Dia da Independência Nacional, commemorates the country’s independence from Portuguese colonial rule on 25 June 1975. The day honours the long struggle for freedom and the beginning of Mozambique’s modern nationhood. It is marked through official ceremonies, cultural performances, music, parades and community celebrations.

Event Suggestions:
• Explore Mozambique’s independence history through maps and timelines
• Share Mozambican music, dance or cultural traditions
• Discuss the meaning of sovereignty after colonial rule