Armenia country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ID)
📍 Armenia
Theme Independence Day 2027
Armenia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Yerevan, the national observance is Independence Day on 21 September, and the national colours are red and gold. Armenia's independence referendum of 21 September 1991 restored statehood after the Soviet period.
Capital and region (ID)
Yerevan is the capital. Armenia sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Yerevan clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 21 September 2027. Armenia's independence referendum of 21 September 1991 restored statehood after the Soviet period. Locally it is called Ankakhutyan or. 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 Armenia?
The capital is Yerevan.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 21 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Armenia's independence referendum of 21 September 1991 restored statehood after the Soviet period.
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