Djibouti country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (HI)
📍 Djibouti
Theme Independence Day 2027
Djibouti is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Djibouti, the national observance is Independence Day on 27 June, and the national colours are blue and green. Djibouti became independent from France on 27 June 1977.
Capital and region (HI)
Djibouti is the capital. Djibouti sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Djibouti clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 27 June 2027. Djibouti became independent from France on 27 June 1977. 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 blue and green. 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 Djibouti?
The capital is Djibouti.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 27 June 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and green.
What does the national day mark?
Djibouti became independent from France on 27 June 1977.
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