Palau country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (RU)
📍 Palau
Theme Independence Day 2027
Palau is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Ngerulmud, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 October, and the national colours are blue and gold. Palau's Compact of Free Association took effect on 1 October 1994, which it marks as Independence Day.
Capital and region (RU)
Ngerulmud is the capital. Palau sits in the Pacific time region, on the Pacific/Palau clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 1 October 2027. Palau's Compact of Free Association took effect on 1 October 1994, which it marks as Independence Day. 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 blue 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 Palau?
The capital is Ngerulmud.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 1 October 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Palau's Compact of Free Association took effect on 1 October 1994, which it marks as Independence Day.
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