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Independence Day 1947

Friday 15 August 1947

28942 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Independence Day 1947?
Independence Day 1947 is on Friday 15 August 1947 in India.
How many days until Independence Day 1947?
Independence Day 1947 was 28942 days ago.
Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
When is Independence Day 1948?
Independence Day 1948 is on Sunday 15 August 1948.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraPushya
YogaVyatipata
KaranaVishti
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:01 PM
Rahu Kaal10:46 AM - 12:25 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM
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Independence Day in other years

YearDateDay
194615 AugustThursdayView
194715 AugustFridayThis page
194815 AugustSundayView
194915 AugustMondayView