Sierra Leone country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 Sierra Leone
Theme Independence Day 2027
Sierra Leone is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Freetown, the national observance is Independence Day on 27 April, and the national colours are green and blue. Sierra Leone became independent on 27 April 1961.
Capital and region
Freetown is the capital. Sierra Leone sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Freetown clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 27 April 2027. Sierra Leone became independent on 27 April 1961. 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 blue. 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 Sierra Leone?
The capital is Freetown.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 27 April 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and blue.
What does the national day mark?
Sierra Leone became independent on 27 April 1961.
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