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Independence Day 1972

Tuesday 15 August 1972

19806 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 12 Aug - Tue, 15 Aug 1972 (take Mon off)

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Quick answers

When is Independence Day 1972?
Independence Day 1972 is on Tuesday 15 August 1972 in India.
How many days until Independence Day 1972?
Independence Day 1972 was 19806 days ago.
Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
When is Independence Day 1973?
Independence Day 1973 is on Wednesday 15 August 1973.

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 Shashthi
NakshatraChitra
YogaShubha
KaranaTaitila
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
197115 AugustSundayView
197215 AugustTuesdayThis page
197315 AugustWednesdayView
197415 AugustThursdayView