Kiribati country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ID)
📍 Kiribati
Theme Independence Day 2027
Kiribati is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Tarawa, the national observance is Independence Day on 12 July, and the national colours are red and blue. Kiribati became independent on 12 July 1979.
Capital and region (ID)
Tarawa is the capital. Kiribati sits in the Pacific time region, on the Pacific/Tarawa clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 12 July 2027. Kiribati became independent on 12 July 1979. 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 red and blue. 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 Kiribati?
The capital is Tarawa.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 12 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and blue.
What does the national day mark?
Kiribati became independent on 12 July 1979.
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