Palestine country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (DE)
📍 Palestine
Theme Independence Day 2026
Palestine is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Ramallah, the national observance is Independence Day on 15 November, and the national colours are black, white and green. The Palestinian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Algiers on 15 November 1988. Ramallah is the administrative centre.
Capital and region (DE)
Ramallah is the capital. Palestine sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Hebron clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 15 November 2026. The Palestinian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Algiers on 15 November 1988. Ramallah is the administrative centre. Locally it is called Eid al-Istiqlal. 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, white and green. 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 Palestine?
The capital is Ramallah.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 15 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are black, white and green.
What does the national day mark?
The Palestinian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Algiers on 15 November 1988. Ramallah is the administrative centre.
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