Public Holiday
India
India
Independence Day 2016
Monday 15 August 2016
3719 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 13 Aug - Mon, 15 Aug 2016
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 Dwadashi
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaPriti
KaranaBalava
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Rahu Kaal7:29 AM - 9:08 AM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM