6 November 1959 (adopted by the autonomous republic, 67 years). Kept unchanged at independence in 1960 and confirmed by the 1962 Constitution.
Designed byAttributed to Naiyia Amina Goudja (1959).
Design & Symbolism
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
2:3
Shape
Rectangular
Colors
Blue#00205B · Pantone 281 C
The indigo blue evokes the sky, hope and water, notably Lake Chad, in the south.
Yellow#FCCD00 · Pantone 116 C
Yellow represents the sun and the Sahara Desert, in the north.
Red#C8102E · Pantone 186 C
Red stands for progress, unity and the blood of the martyrs.
Construction details
Proportions 2:3. Three equal vertical bands: indigo blue at the hoist, yellow in the middle, red at the fly. The design blends the format of the French Tricolour with the Pan-African palette; the green first considered was replaced by blue.
Construction sheet
Etiquette & protocol
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Specific rules — Chad
The flag is honoured on 11 August (Independence Day) and 28 November (Republic Day).
It has not changed since 1959.
Common conventions
Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.
Did you know?
It is almost identical to a European country's flag, the most famous case of two near-twin flags; only the shade of blue differs, darker here.
