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Independence Day 1946

Thursday 15 August 1946

29307 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 15 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 1946 (take Fri off)

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Quick answers

When is Independence Day 1946?
Independence Day 1946 is on Thursday 15 August 1946 in India.
How many days until Independence Day 1946?
Independence Day 1946 was 29307 days ago.
Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
When is Independence Day 1947?
Independence Day 1947 is on Friday 15 August 1947.

About

Observed on 15 August.

Significance

Marks India's independence from British rule in 1947.

How it is celebrated

  • Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation
  • Flag hoisting at schools and offices
  • Kite flying in Delhi

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiKrishna Tritiya
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada
YogaSukarma
KaranaVanija
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Rahu Kaal2:04 PM - 3:43 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Independence Day in other years

YearDateDay
194515 AugustWednesdayView
194615 AugustThursdayThis page
194715 AugustFridayView
194815 AugustSundayView