Sudan country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Sudan
Theme Independence Day 2027
Sudan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Khartoum, the national observance is Independence Day on 1 January, and the national colours are red, white and green. Sudan became independent on 1 January 1956.
Capital and region (ZH)
Khartoum is the capital. Sudan sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Khartoum clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 1 January 2027. Sudan became independent on 1 January 1956. Locally it is called Eid al-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 red, white 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 Sudan?
The capital is Khartoum.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 1 January 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are red, white and green.
What does the national day mark?
Sudan became independent on 1 January 1956.
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