Micronesia country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (VI)
📍 Micronesia
Theme Independence Day 2026
Micronesia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Palikir, the national observance is Independence Day on 3 November, and the national colours are blue and gold. The Federated States of Micronesia entered free association on 3 November 1986, which it marks as Independence Day.
Capital and region (VI)
Palikir is the capital. Micronesia sits in the Pacific time region, on the Pacific/Pohnpei clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The Federated States of Micronesia entered free association on 3 November 1986, which it marks as Independence Day. Locally it is called Independence 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 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 Micronesia?
The capital is Palikir.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are blue and gold.
What does the national day mark?
The Federated States of Micronesia entered free association on 3 November 1986, which it marks as Independence Day.
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