Niger country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Niger
Theme Independence Day 2027
Niger is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Niamey, the national observance is Independence Day on 3 August, and the national colours are orange and green. Niger became independent from France on 3 August 1960.
Capital and region (ZH)
Niamey is the capital. Niger sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Niamey clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 3 August 2027. Niger became independent from France on 3 August 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 orange 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 Niger?
The capital is Niamey.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 3 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are orange and green.
What does the national day mark?
Niger became independent from France on 3 August 1960.
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