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Independence Day 1959

Saturday 15 August 1959

24556 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Independence Day 1959?
Independence Day 1959 is on Saturday 15 August 1959 in India.
How many days until Independence Day 1959?
Independence Day 1959 was 24556 days ago.
Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
When is Independence Day 1960?
Independence Day 1960 is on Monday 15 August 1960.

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 Dwadashi
NakshatraMula
YogaVishkambha
KaranaBava
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:01 PM
Rahu Kaal9:08 AM - 10:46 AM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Independence Day in other years

YearDateDay
195815 AugustFridayView
195915 AugustSaturdayThis page
196015 AugustMondayView
196115 AugustTuesdayView