Nepal country guide: capital, Constitution Day, and colours (FR)
📍 Nepal
Theme Constitution Day 2027
Nepal is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Kathmandu, the national observance is Constitution Day on 19 September, and the national colours are crimson and blue. Nepal's Constitution Day follows Asoj 3. In 2026 that is Saturday 19 September. The constitution was promulgated on 20 September 2015. Nepal was not formed by a colonial independence day.
Capital and region (FR)
Kathmandu is the capital. Nepal sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Kathmandu clock. National ceremonies for Constitution Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Constitution Day is Sunday, 19 September 2027. Nepal's Constitution Day follows Asoj 3. In 2026 that is Saturday 19 September. The constitution was promulgated on 20 September 2015. Nepal was not formed by a colonial independence day. Locally it is called Samvidhan Diwas. 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 crimson and blue. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Constitution Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital is Kathmandu.
When is the next Constitution Day?
The next date is Sunday, 19 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are crimson and blue.
What does the national day mark?
Nepal's Constitution Day follows Asoj 3. In 2026 that is Saturday 19 September. The constitution was promulgated on 20 September 2015. Nepal was not formed by a colonial independence day.
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