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Independence Day 1979

Wednesday 15 August 1979

17250 days ago

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When is Independence Day 1979?
Independence Day 1979 is on Wednesday 15 August 1979 in India.
How many days until Independence Day 1979?
Independence Day 1979 was 17250 days ago.
Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
When is Independence Day 1980?
Independence Day 1980 is on Friday 15 August 1980.

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)

TithiKrishna Ashtami
NakshatraKrittika
YogaDhruva
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:01 PM
Rahu Kaal12:25 PM - 2:04 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Independence Day in other years

YearDateDay
197815 AugustTuesdayView
197915 AugustWednesdayThis page
198015 AugustFridayView
198115 AugustSaturdayView