Libya country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ID)
📍 Libya
Theme Independence Day 2026
Libya is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Tripoli, the national observance is Independence Day on 24 December, and the national colours are red, black and green. Libya became an independent kingdom on 24 December 1951. 17 February recalls the 2011 uprising and is a separate date.
Capital and region (ID)
Tripoli is the capital. Libya sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Tripoli clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 24 December 2026. Libya became an independent kingdom on 24 December 1951. 17 February recalls the 2011 uprising and is a separate date. Locally it is called Eid al-Istiqlal. 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, black 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 Libya?
The capital is Tripoli.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 24 December 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red, black and green.
What does the national day mark?
Libya became an independent kingdom on 24 December 1951. 17 February recalls the 2011 uprising and is a separate date.
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