Samoa country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Samoa
Theme Independence Day 2027
Samoa is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Apia, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 June, and the national colours are red and blue. Samoa became independent on 1 June 1962.
Capital and region (ZH)
Apia is the capital. Samoa sits in the Pacific time region, on the Pacific/Apia clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 1 June 2027. Samoa became independent on 1 June 1962. 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 red and blue. 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 Samoa?
The capital is Apia.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 1 June 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red and blue.
What does the national day mark?
Samoa became independent on 1 June 1962.
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