Solomon Islands country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ID)
📍 Solomon Islands
Theme Independence Day 2027
Solomon Islands is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Honiara, the national observance is Independence Day on 7 July, and the national colours are green and gold. Solomon Islands became independent on 7 July 1978.
Capital and region (ID)
Honiara is the capital. Solomon Islands sits in the Pacific time region, on the Pacific/Guadalcanal clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 7 July 2027. Solomon Islands became independent on 7 July 1978. 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 green 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 Solomon Islands?
The capital is Honiara.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 7 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Solomon Islands became independent on 7 July 1978.
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