Singapore country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (UR)
📍 Singapore
Theme National Day 2027
Singapore is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Singapore, the national observance is National Day on 9 August, and the national colours are red and white. Singapore became independent on 9 August 1965 and marks that date as National Day.
Capital and region (UR)
Singapore is the capital. Singapore sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Singapore clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Monday, 9 August 2027. Singapore became independent on 9 August 1965 and marks that date as National Day. Locally it is called National 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 red and white. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Singapore?
The capital is Singapore.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Monday, 9 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and white.
What does the national day mark?
Singapore became independent on 9 August 1965 and marks that date as National Day.
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