Jordan country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (KO)
📍 Jordan
Theme Independence Day 2027
Jordan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Amman, the national observance is Independence Day on 25 May, and the national colours are black, white and green. Jordan's independence from the British mandate was formalised on 25 May 1946.
Capital and region (KO)
Amman is the capital. Jordan sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Amman clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 25 May 2027. Jordan's independence from the British mandate was formalised on 25 May 1946. Locally it is called Eid al-Istiqlal. 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 black, white and green. 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 Jordan?
The capital is Amman.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 25 May 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are black, white and green.
What does the national day mark?
Jordan's independence from the British mandate was formalised on 25 May 1946.
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