Afghanistan country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Afghanistan
Theme Independence Day 2027
Afghanistan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Kabul, the national observance is Independence Day on 19 August, and the national colours are green and gold. Afghanistan dates independence to 19 August 1919, when it regained control of its foreign affairs after the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
Capital and region (ZH)
Kabul is the capital. Afghanistan sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Kabul clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Thursday, 19 August 2027. Afghanistan dates independence to 19 August 1919, when it regained control of its foreign affairs after the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Locally it is called Jashn-e Istiqlal. 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 Afghanistan?
The capital is Kabul.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Thursday, 19 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Afghanistan dates independence to 19 August 1919, when it regained control of its foreign affairs after the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
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