Flag of Palau

The design consists of a solid light blue field featuring a single golden-yellow disk. This circular element is shifted slightly toward the hoist side of the flag rather than being centered horizontally.

A light blue background represents the Pacific Ocean and reflects the nation's historical journey toward self-rule. Instead of the sun, the yellow disk depicts the full moon, which traditionally signals the optimal time for planting, harvesting, and community celebrations. This celestial symbol further denotes peace, tranquility, and the emergence of Palau as a sovereign state.

Following a nationwide design competition in 1979, the current flag was officially adopted on January 1, 1981, as the archipelago became a self-governing republic. Prior to this, the islands were part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and utilized the United Nations flag alongside the Trust Territory's six-star design. No changes have been made to the layout since its introduction, even as Palau achieved full independence from the United States in 1994.