Burundi country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (VI)
📍 Burundi
Theme Independence Day 2027
Burundi is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Gitega, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 July, and the national colours are red and green. Burundi became independent on 1 July 1962. Gitega is the political capital.
Capital and region (VI)
Gitega is the capital. Burundi sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Bujumbura clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 1 July 2027. Burundi became independent on 1 July 1962. Gitega is the political capital. 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 red and green. 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 Burundi?
The capital is Gitega.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 1 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and green.
What does the national day mark?
Burundi became independent on 1 July 1962. Gitega is the political capital.
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