Vanuatu country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (VI)
📍 Vanuatu
Theme Independence Day 2027
Vanuatu is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Port Vila, the national observance is Independence Day on 30 July, and the national colours are green and gold. Vanuatu became independent on 30 July 1980.
Capital and region (VI)
Port Vila is the capital. Vanuatu sits in the Pacific time region, on the Pacific/Efate clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 30 July 2027. Vanuatu became independent on 30 July 1980. 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 green 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 Vanuatu?
The capital is Port Vila.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 30 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Vanuatu became independent on 30 July 1980.
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