Iran country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (FR)
📍 Iran
Theme National Day 2027
Iran is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Tehran, the national observance is National Day on 11 February, and the national colours are green and red. Iran's public national day on 11 February marks the 1979 revolution, not a colonial independence date.
Capital and region (FR)
Tehran is the capital. Iran sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Tehran clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Thursday, 11 February 2027. Iran's public national day on 11 February marks the 1979 revolution, not a colonial independence date. Locally it is called Piyruzi-ye Enqelab. 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 red. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Iran?
The capital is Tehran.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Thursday, 11 February 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and red.
What does the national day mark?
Iran's public national day on 11 February marks the 1979 revolution, not a colonial independence date.
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