Public Holiday
India
India
Independence Day 2006
Tuesday 15 August 2006
7372 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 12 Aug - Tue, 15 Aug 2006 (take Mon off)
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 Saptami
NakshatraBharani
YogaGanda
KaranaVishti
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:01 PM
Rahu Kaal3:43 PM - 5:22 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM