Jamaica country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (BN)
📍 Jamaica
Theme Independence Day 2027
Jamaica is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Kingston, the national observance is Independence Day on 6 August, and the national colours are green and gold. Jamaica became independent on 6 August 1962.
Capital and region (BN)
Kingston is the capital. Jamaica sits in the American time region, on the America/Jamaica clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 6 August 2027. Jamaica became independent on 6 August 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 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 Jamaica?
The capital is Kingston.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 6 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Jamaica became independent on 6 August 1962.
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