Nauru country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (HI)
📍 Nauru
Theme Independence Day 2027
Nauru is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Yaren, the national observance is Independence Day on 31 January, and the national colours are blue and gold. Nauru became independent on 31 January 1968. Yaren is the seat of government.
Capital and region (HI)
Yaren is the capital. Nauru sits in the Pacific time region, on the Pacific/Nauru clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 31 January 2027. Nauru became independent on 31 January 1968. Yaren is the seat of government. Locally it is called Independence Day. 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 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 Nauru?
The capital is Yaren.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 31 January 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Nauru became independent on 31 January 1968. Yaren is the seat of government.
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