🇮🇳 India
Independence Day
Next observed on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
When is Independence Day in 2026?
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Counting down to Independence Day
What Independence Day marks
Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947. On this day the Indian Independence Act 1947 came into effect, transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. India attained independence following the independence movement noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Public holiday celebrated on 15 August, available under CC BY-SA.
Independence Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | India 2026 | |
| 2027 | Sunday | India 2027 | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | India 2028 | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | India 2029 | |
| 2030 | Thursday | India 2030 | |
| 2031 | Friday | India 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Independence Day in 2026?
Independence Day falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026 in India.
What day of the week is Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, 15 August 2026.
When is Independence Day in 2027?
Independence Day falls on Sunday, 15 August 2027.
Where is Independence Day observed?
Observed nationally in India.
What does Independence Day celebrate?
Public holiday celebrated on 15 August. Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947. On this day the Indian Independence Act 1947 came into effect, transferring legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly. India attained independence following the independence movement noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.