Turkmenistan country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Turkmenistan
Theme Independence Day 2027
Turkmenistan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Ashgabat, the national observance is Independence Day on 27 September, and the national colours are green and gold. Turkmenistan declared independence on 27 September 1991.
Capital and region (JA)
Ashgabat is the capital. Turkmenistan sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Ashgabat clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 27 September 2027. Turkmenistan declared independence on 27 September 1991. Locally it is called Garaşsyzlyk güni. 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 Turkmenistan?
The capital is Ashgabat.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 27 September 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Turkmenistan declared independence on 27 September 1991.
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