Ukraine country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (RU)
📍 Ukraine
Theme Independence Day 2027
Ukraine is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Kyiv, the national observance is Independence Day on 24 August, and the national colours are blue and gold. Ukraine's parliament adopted the act of independence on 24 August 1991. A referendum confirmed it on 1 December 1991.
Capital and region (RU)
Kyiv is the capital. Ukraine sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Kyiv clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 24 August 2027. Ukraine's parliament adopted the act of independence on 24 August 1991. A referendum confirmed it on 1 December 1991. Locally it is called Den Nezalezhnosti. 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 Ukraine?
The capital is Kyiv.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 24 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Ukraine's parliament adopted the act of independence on 24 August 1991. A referendum confirmed it on 1 December 1991.
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