Suriname country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ES)
📍 Suriname
Theme Independence Day 2026
Suriname is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Paramaribo, the national observance is Independence Day on 25 November, and the national colours are green and gold. Suriname became independent on 25 November 1975.
Capital and region (ES)
Paramaribo is the capital. Suriname sits in the American time region, on the America/Paramaribo clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 25 November 2026. Suriname became independent on 25 November 1975. Locally it is called Onafhankelijkheidsdag. 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 Suriname?
The capital is Paramaribo.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Suriname became independent on 25 November 1975.
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