Mozambique country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 Mozambique
Theme Independence Day 2027
Mozambique is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Maputo, the national observance is Independence Day on 25 June, and the national colours are green and gold. Mozambique became independent from Portugal on 25 June 1975.
Capital and region
Maputo is the capital. Mozambique sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Maputo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 25 June 2027. Mozambique became independent from Portugal on 25 June 1975. Locally it is called Dia da Independência. 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 Mozambique?
The capital is Maputo.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 25 June 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Mozambique became independent from Portugal on 25 June 1975.
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