South Sudan country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours
📍 South Sudan
Theme Independence Day 2027
South Sudan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Juba, the national observance is Independence Day on 9 July, and the national colours are black, red and green. South Sudan became independent on 9 July 2011.
Capital and region
Juba is the capital. South Sudan sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Juba clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 9 July 2027. South Sudan became independent on 9 July 2011. 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 black, red and green. 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 South Sudan?
The capital is Juba.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 9 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are black, red and green.
What does the national day mark?
South Sudan became independent on 9 July 2011.
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