Belize country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Belize
Theme Independence Day 2027
Belize is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Belmopan, the national observance is Independence Day on 21 September, and the national colours are blue and gold. Belize became independent on 21 September 1981.
Capital and region (AR)
Belmopan is the capital. Belize sits in the American time region, on the America/Belize clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 21 September 2027. Belize became independent on 21 September 1981. Locally it is called Independence Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are blue and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Belize?
The capital is Belmopan.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 21 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Belize became independent on 21 September 1981.
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