United States country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (BN)
📍 United States
Theme Independence Day 2027
United States is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Washington, the national observance is Independence Day on 4 July, and the national colours are red, white and blue. The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776. Washington is the capital.
Capital and region (BN)
Washington is the capital. United States sits in the American time region, on the America/New_York clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 4 July 2027. The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776. Washington is the capital. 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 red, white and blue. 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 United States?
The capital is Washington.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 4 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red, white and blue.
What does the national day mark?
The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776. Washington is the capital.
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