Democratic Republic of the Congo country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (VI)
📍 Democratic Republic of the Congo
Theme Independence Day 2027
Democratic Republic of the Congo is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Kinshasa, the national observance is Independence Day on 30 June, and the national colours are blue and gold. The Democratic Republic of the Congo became independent from Belgium on 30 June 1960.
Capital and region (VI)
Kinshasa is the capital. Democratic Republic of the Congo sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Kinshasa clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Wednesday, 30 June 2027. The Democratic Republic of the Congo became independent from Belgium on 30 June 1960. 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 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The capital is Kinshasa.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Wednesday, 30 June 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo became independent from Belgium on 30 June 1960.
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