Monaco country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Monaco
Theme National Day 2026
Monaco is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Monaco, the national observance is National Day on 19 November, and the national colours are red and white. Monaco's national day is 19 November. The date honours the sovereign and has been fixed on that day since the reign of Rainier III, who acceded in 1949.
Capital and region (AR)
Monaco is the capital. Monaco sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Monaco clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Thursday, 19 November 2026. Monaco's national day is 19 November. The date honours the sovereign and has been fixed on that day since the reign of Rainier III, who acceded in 1949. Locally it is called Fête du Prince. 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 red and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Monaco?
The capital is Monaco.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Thursday, 19 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Monaco's national day is 19 November. The date honours the sovereign and has been fixed on that day since the reign of Rainier III, who acceded in 1949.
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