Zimbabwe country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (RU)
📍 Zimbabwe
Theme Independence Day 2027
Zimbabwe is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Harare, the national observance is Independence Day on 18 April, and the national colours are green and gold. Zimbabwe became independent on 18 April 1980.
Capital and region (RU)
Harare is the capital. Zimbabwe sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Harare clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Sunday, 18 April 2027. Zimbabwe became independent on 18 April 1980. 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 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 Zimbabwe?
The capital is Harare.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Sunday, 18 April 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Zimbabwe became independent on 18 April 1980.
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