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Independence Day 1948

Sunday 15 August 1948

28576 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Independence Day 1948?
Independence Day 1948 is on Sunday 15 August 1948 in India.
How many days until Independence Day 1948?
Independence Day 1948 was 28576 days ago.
Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
When is Independence Day 1949?
Independence Day 1949 is on Monday 15 August 1949.

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)

TithiShukla Ekadashi
NakshatraMula
YogaVishkambha
KaranaVishti
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Rahu Kaal5:21 PM - 7:00 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:51 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Independence Day in other years

YearDateDay
194715 AugustFridayView
194815 AugustSundayThis page
194915 AugustMondayView
195015 AugustTuesdayView