Public Holiday
India
India
Independence Day 1996
Thursday 15 August 1996
11032 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 15 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug 1996 (take Fri off)
Quick answers
- When is Independence Day 1996?
- Independence Day 1996 is on Thursday 15 August 1996 in India.
- How many days until Independence Day 1996?
- Independence Day 1996 was 11032 days ago.
- Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Independence Day 1997?
- Independence Day 1997 is on Friday 15 August 1997.
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 Pratipada
NakshatraMagha
YogaParigha
KaranaBava
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Rahu Kaal2:04 PM - 3:43 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM