Mali country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Mali
Theme Independence Day 2027
Mali is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Bamako, the national observance is Independence Day on 22 September, and the national colours are green and gold. Mali became independent from France on 22 September 1960.
Capital and region (JA)
Bamako is the capital. Mali sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Bamako clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 22 September 2027. Mali became independent from France on 22 September 1960. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. 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 Mali?
The capital is Bamako.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 22 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Mali became independent from France on 22 September 1960.
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