Equatorial Guinea country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 Equatorial Guinea
Theme Independence Day 2026
Equatorial Guinea is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Malabo, the national observance is Independence Day on 12 October, and the national colours are green and gold. Equatorial Guinea became independent from Spain on 12 October 1968.
Capital and region
Malabo is the capital. Equatorial Guinea sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Malabo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 12 October 2026. Equatorial Guinea became independent from Spain on 12 October 1968. Locally it is called Día de la Independencia. 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 Equatorial Guinea?
The capital is Malabo.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 12 October 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Equatorial Guinea became independent from Spain on 12 October 1968.
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