Kosovo country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (UR)
📍 Kosovo
Theme Independence Day 2027
Kosovo is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Pristina, the national observance is Independence Day on 17 February, and the national colours are blue and gold. Kosovo's assembly declared independence on 17 February 2008.
Capital and region (UR)
Pristina is the capital. Kosovo sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Belgrade clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 17 February 2027. Kosovo's assembly declared independence on 17 February 2008. Locally it is called Dita e Pavarësisë. 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 Kosovo?
The capital is Pristina.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 17 February 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Kosovo's assembly declared independence on 17 February 2008.
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