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Independence Day 1956

Wednesday 15 August 1956

25654 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Independence Day 1956?
Independence Day 1956 is on Wednesday 15 August 1956 in India.
How many days until Independence Day 1956?
Independence Day 1956 was 25654 days ago.
Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
When is Independence Day 1957?
Independence Day 1957 is on Thursday 15 August 1957.

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 Dashami
NakshatraJyeshtha
YogaIndra
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Rahu Kaal12:25 PM - 2:04 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:51 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Independence Day in other years

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195515 AugustMondayView
195615 AugustWednesdayThis page
195715 AugustThursdayView
195815 AugustFridayView