Guinea country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (FR)
📍 Guinea
Theme Independence Day 2026
Guinea is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Conakry, the national observance is Independence Day on 2 October, and the national colours are red and gold. Guinea became independent on 2 October 1958 after voting to leave the French Community.
Capital and region (FR)
Conakry is the capital. Guinea sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Conakry clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 2 October 2026. Guinea became independent on 2 October 1958 after voting to leave the French Community. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. 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 red 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 Guinea?
The capital is Conakry.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 2 October 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Guinea became independent on 2 October 1958 after voting to leave the French Community.
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