Guyana country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (UR)
📍 Guyana
Theme Independence Day 2027
Guyana is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Georgetown, the national observance is Independence Day on 26 May, and the national colours are green and gold. Guyana became independent on 26 May 1966.
Capital and region (UR)
Georgetown is the capital. Guyana sits in the American time region, on the America/Guyana clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 26 May 2027. Guyana became independent on 26 May 1966. 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 Guyana?
The capital is Georgetown.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 26 May 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Guyana became independent on 26 May 1966.
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