Egypt country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (DE)
📍 Egypt
Theme National Day 2027
Egypt is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Cairo, the national observance is National Day on 23 July, and the national colours are red, white and gold. Egypt's principal national day is 23 July, the 1952 revolution. Britain had unilaterally declared Egypt independent in 1922.
Capital and region (DE)
Cairo is the capital. Egypt sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Cairo clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Friday, 23 July 2027. Egypt's principal national day is 23 July, the 1952 revolution. Britain had unilaterally declared Egypt independent in 1922. Locally it is called Eid al-Thawra. 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 gold. 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 Egypt?
The capital is Cairo.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Friday, 23 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red, white and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Egypt's principal national day is 23 July, the 1952 revolution. Britain had unilaterally declared Egypt independent in 1922.
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