Uganda country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Uganda
Theme Independence Day 2026
Uganda is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Kampala, the national observance is Independence Day on 9 October, and the national colours are black, yellow and red. Uganda became independent on 9 October 1962.
Capital and region (AR)
Kampala is the capital. Uganda sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Kampala clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 9 October 2026. Uganda became independent on 9 October 1962. 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 black, yellow and red. 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 Uganda?
The capital is Kampala.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 9 October 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are black, yellow and red.
What does the national day mark?
Uganda became independent on 9 October 1962.
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