On which date does India celebrate Independence Day each year?

India celebrates Independence Day each year on 15 August.

The date marks the end of British colonial rule in India in 1947. India became independent at midnight between 14 and 15 August, and Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech before the transfer of power.

The national celebration centers on New Delhi’s Red Fort. The prime minister raises the national flag, addresses the country, and reviews ceremonial performances. Schools, offices, and communities also hold flag ceremonies and cultural programs.

India’s Republic Day, held on 26 January, is a separate national holiday commemorating the Constitution’s commencement in 1950. Independence Day specifically remembers the achievement of freedom from British rule.