Gabon country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 Gabon
Theme Independence Day 2027
Gabon is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Libreville, the national observance is Independence Day on 17 August, and the national colours are green and gold. Gabon became independent from France on 17 August 1960.
Capital and region
Libreville is the capital. Gabon sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Libreville clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 17 August 2027. Gabon became independent from France on 17 August 1960. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. 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 Gabon?
The capital is Libreville.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 17 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Gabon became independent from France on 17 August 1960.
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