Kazakhstan country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ES)
📍 Kazakhstan
Theme Independence Day 2026
Kazakhstan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Astana, the national observance is Independence Day on 16 December, and the national colours are sky blue and gold. Kazakhstan adopted the law on independence on 16 December 1991. Astana is the capital.
Capital and region (ES)
Astana is the capital. Kazakhstan sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Almaty clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 16 December 2026. Kazakhstan adopted the law on independence on 16 December 1991. Astana is the capital. Locally it is called Täuelsizdik künі. 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 sky blue 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 Kazakhstan?
The capital is Astana.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 16 December 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are sky blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Kazakhstan adopted the law on independence on 16 December 1991. Astana is the capital.
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