Switzerland country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (PT)
📍 Switzerland
Theme National Day 2027
Switzerland is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Bern, the national observance is National Day on 1 August, and the national colours are red and white. Switzerland's National Day marks the Federal Charter of early August 1291. Bern is the federal city.
Capital and region (PT)
Bern is the capital. Switzerland sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Zurich clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Sunday, 1 August 2027. Switzerland's National Day marks the Federal Charter of early August 1291. Bern is the federal city. Locally it is called Bundesfeier. 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 National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital is Bern.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Sunday, 1 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Switzerland's National Day marks the Federal Charter of early August 1291. Bern is the federal city.
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