🇵🇭 Philippines
Independence Day
Next observed on Saturday, 12 June 2027.
When is Independence Day in 2027?
Saturday, 12 June 2027
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.
When is Independence Day each year?
Independence Day falls on 12 June every year, so the date never moves — only the weekday does. In 2027 it falls on a Saturday; in 2028, a Monday.
Frequently asked
When is Independence Day in 2027?
Independence Day falls on Saturday, 12 June 2027 in Philippines.
What day of the week is Independence Day 2027?
Independence Day 2027 falls on a Saturday, 12 June 2027.
When is Independence Day in 2028?
Independence Day falls on Monday, 12 June 2028.
Where is Independence Day observed?
Observed nationally in Philippines.
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.