Azerbaijan country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (VI)
📍 Azerbaijan
Theme Independence Day 2027
Azerbaijan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Baku, the national observance is Independence Day on 28 May, and the national colours are blue and gold. Azerbaijan marks 28 May for the 1918 Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Independence was restored on 18 October 1991.
Capital and region (VI)
Baku is the capital. Azerbaijan sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Baku clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 28 May 2027. Azerbaijan marks 28 May for the 1918 Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Independence was restored on 18 October 1991. Locally it is called Müstəqillik Günü. 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 Azerbaijan?
The capital is Baku.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 28 May 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Azerbaijan marks 28 May for the 1918 Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. Independence was restored on 18 October 1991.
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