Brazil country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Brazil
Theme Independence Day 2027
Brazil is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Brasilia, the national observance is Independence Day on 7 September, and the national colours are green and gold. Pedro I declared Brazil independent from Portugal on 7 September 1822, beside the Ipiranga river.
Capital and region (AR)
Brasilia is the capital. Brazil sits in the American time region, on the America/Sao_Paulo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 7 September 2027. Pedro I declared Brazil independent from Portugal on 7 September 1822, beside the Ipiranga river. Locally it is called Dia da Independência. 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 green 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 Brazil?
The capital is Brasilia.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 7 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Pedro I declared Brazil independent from Portugal on 7 September 1822, beside the Ipiranga river.
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