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Independence Day 1961

Tuesday 15 August 1961

23825 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 12 Aug - Tue, 15 Aug 1961 (take Mon off)

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Quick answers

When is Independence Day 1961?
Independence Day 1961 is on Tuesday 15 August 1961 in India.
How many days until Independence Day 1961?
Independence Day 1961 was 23825 days ago.
Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
When is Independence Day 1962?
Independence Day 1962 is on Wednesday 15 August 1962.

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 Chaturthi
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaSiddha
KaranaVanija
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Rahu Kaal3:43 PM - 5:21 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Independence Day in other years

YearDateDay
196015 AugustMondayView
196115 AugustTuesdayThis page
196215 AugustWednesdayView
196315 AugustThursdayView