Togo country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (TR)
📍 Togo
Theme Independence Day 2027
Togo is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Lome, the national observance is Independence Day on 27 April, and the national colours are green and gold. Togo became independent from France on 27 April 1960.
Capital and region (TR)
Lome is the capital. Togo sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Lome clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 27 April 2027. Togo became independent from France on 27 April 1960. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. 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 Togo?
The capital is Lome.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 27 April 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Togo became independent from France on 27 April 1960.
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