Angola country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (HI)
📍 Angola
Theme Independence Day 2026
Angola is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Luanda, the national observance is Independence Day on 11 November, and the national colours are red and gold. Angola became independent from Portugal on 11 November 1975.
Capital and region (HI)
Luanda is the capital. Angola sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Luanda clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Angola became independent from Portugal on 11 November 1975. Locally it is called Dia da Independência. 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 Angola?
The capital is Luanda.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Angola became independent from Portugal on 11 November 1975.
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