Indonesia country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (DE)
📍 Indonesia
Theme Independence Day 2027
Indonesia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Jakarta, the national observance is Independence Day on 17 August, and the national colours are red and white. Indonesia proclaimed independence on 17 August 1945. The Netherlands recognised it in 1949.
Capital and region (DE)
Jakarta is the capital. Indonesia sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Jakarta clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 17 August 2027. Indonesia proclaimed independence on 17 August 1945. The Netherlands recognised it in 1949. Locally it is called Hari Kemerdekaan. 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 Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital is Jakarta.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Indonesia proclaimed independence on 17 August 1945. The Netherlands recognised it in 1949.
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