Dominica country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 Dominica
Theme Independence Day 2026
Dominica is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Roseau, the national observance is Independence Day on 3 November, and the national colours are green and gold. Dominica became independent on 3 November 1978.
Capital and region
Roseau is the capital. Dominica sits in the American time region, on the America/Dominica clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Dominica became independent on 3 November 1978. 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 Dominica?
The capital is Roseau.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Dominica became independent on 3 November 1978.
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