Namibia country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ID)
📍 Namibia
Theme Independence Day 2027
Namibia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Windhoek, the national observance is Independence Day on 21 March, and the national colours are blue and gold. Namibia became independent on 21 March 1990.
Capital and region (ID)
Windhoek is the capital. Namibia sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Windhoek clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 21 March 2027. Namibia became independent on 21 March 1990. 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 Namibia?
The capital is Windhoek.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 21 March 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Namibia became independent on 21 March 1990.
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