Ethiopia country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Ethiopia
Theme National Day 2027
Ethiopia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Addis Ababa, the national observance is National Day on 28 May, and the national colours are green, gold and red. Ethiopia marks 28 May for the 1991 fall of the Derg. It was not created by a colonial independence day. Adwa, on 2 March, recalls the 1896 victory.
Capital and region (JA)
Addis Ababa is the capital. Ethiopia sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Addis_Ababa clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Friday, 28 May 2027. Ethiopia marks 28 May for the 1991 fall of the Derg. It was not created by a colonial independence day. Adwa, on 2 March, recalls the 1896 victory. Locally it is called National 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, gold and red. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital is Addis Ababa.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Friday, 28 May 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green, gold and red.
What does the national day mark?
Ethiopia marks 28 May for the 1991 fall of the Derg. It was not created by a colonial independence day. Adwa, on 2 March, recalls the 1896 victory.
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