20 September 1960 (after the break-up of the Mali Federation, 66 years).
Designed byAttributed to Léopold Sédar Senghor (1960).
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
Green#00853F · Pantone 356 C
Green depicts hope and faith; the green star, unity and openness.
Yellow#FDEF42 · Pantone 108 C
Yellow depicts wealth, culture and the arts.
Red#E31B23 · Pantone 186 C
Red depicts sacrifice and the will to live free.
Symbols & elements
Green star
At the centre of the yellow band, the five-pointed star stands for openness to the five continents, and green for hope and the Islamic faith of most Senegalese.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. Three equal vertical bands, green, yellow, red, with a green five-pointed star at the centre of the yellow band. These are the Pan-African colours.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Senegal
The flag is honoured on 4 April, Independence Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.
Common conventions
Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?
It was born in 1960, after the break-up of a short-lived federation with a neighbour; it kept the shared flag but replaced a human figure with a green star.
