List of 25 ++ countries that celebrate independence in August

The Republic of Indonesia celebrates 80 years of independence on August 17, 2025. Not only Indonesia, it appears that there are a number of countries in the world that have helped celebrate their Independence Day in August. According to the data of the World Facbook (2021 archive) reported by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), there are more than 20 countries in the independent world in August. The following is information on the list of countries and independence days. Afghanistan – Date: August 19, 1919 comments: Britain’s Independence Day. Bahrain – Date: August 15, 1971 comments: Date of independence from England. However, the official national day is commemorated every December 16 to coincide with the day of the British Protectatus. White -Rusland – Date: August 25, 1991 Remarks: Date of Soviet Union Independence. The national day was officially commemorated on July 3, Minsk Liberation Day of German troops. Benin – Date: August 1, 1960 – Remarks: Independence Day from France. Bolivia – Date: August 6, 1825 – Remarks: Independence Day from Spain. Chaad – Date: August 11, 1960 – Remarks: Independence Day from France. Republic of Congo – Date: August 15, 1960 Comments: Independence Day from France. Cook Islands – Date: First Monday in August 1965 – Remarks: Constitutional Day as a form of self -determination in associations with New Zealand. Gading Beach (Côte d’Ivoire) – Date: August 7, 1960 – Remarks: Independence Day from France. Ecuador – Date: August 10, 1809 – Remarks: Anniversary of the independence of the city of Quito of the Spanish government. Estonia – Date: August 20, 1991 Remarks: Declaration of Independence Repair from the Soviet Union. (First Independence Date: February 24, 1918) Gabon Date: August 17, 1960- Remarks: Independence Day from France. Hungary – Date: August 20, 1083 – Remarks: National Day to commemorate the canonization of the king István (St. Stephen), founder of the State Hungarian. Indonesia – Date: August 17, 1945 – Remarks: Independence Exchange Day of Colonialism. Jamaica – Date: August 6, 1962 Comments: Britain’s Independence Day. South Korea – Date: August 15, 1945 – Remarks: Liberation Day from Japanese colonialism. Kirgizstan – Date: 31 August 1991 Remarks: Independence Day of the Soviet Union. Liechtenstein – Date: August 15, 1940 – Remarks: National Day. Initially commemorating religious holidays (Mary was appointed to heaven) and Prince’s birthday, and then made to an official national day. Malaysia – Date: August 31, 1957 – Remarks: Independence Day (Merdeka) from Britain, specifically for the Malaya Federation. Malaysia Day will be commemorated separately on September 16. Moldova – Date: August 27, 1991 Remarks: Independence Day of the Soviet Union. Saint Barthélemy – Date: August 24, 1572 Comments: Local celebration day named St. Barthelemy Day. Singapore – Date: August 9, 1965 – Remarks: Independence Day of the Malaysian Federation. Switzerland – Date: August 1, 1291 – Remarks: Swiss National Day, commemorating the Confederation formation. Trinidad and Tobago – Date: August 31, 1962 Comments: Independence Day from Britain. Ukraine – Date: August 24, 1991 Remarks: Independence Day of the Soviet Union. (January 22, 1918 is also celebrated as the Unity Day of Ukraine) Uruguay – Date: August 25, 1825 – Remarks: Statement Day of Brazil’s independence.