Trinidad and Tobago country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Trinidad and Tobago
Theme Independence Day 2027
Trinidad and Tobago is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Port of Spain, the national observance is Independence Day on 31 August, and the national colours are red and white. Trinidad and Tobago became independent on 31 August 1962.
Capital and region (JA)
Port of Spain is the capital. Trinidad and Tobago sits in the American time region, on the America/Port_of_Spain clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 31 August 2027. Trinidad and Tobago became independent on 31 August 1962. 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 red and white. 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
The capital is Port of Spain.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 31 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Trinidad and Tobago became independent on 31 August 1962.
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