Pakistan celebrates Independence Day on which date?

Pakistan celebrates Independence Day on 14 August.

The holiday marks the creation of Pakistan in 1947 as British rule ended and the Indian subcontinent was partitioned. Muhammad Ali Jinnah became the country’s first governor-general, while the new state was established as a homeland for many Muslims of British India.

The main national ceremony takes place in Islamabad, where the president and prime minister attend flag-raising events. Buildings and streets are decorated with Pakistan’s green-and-white colors, and television broadcasts feature patriotic programs.

India celebrates its independence on 15 August, one day later, which can cause confusion. The two dates reflect the complicated timetable surrounding the 1947 transfer of power and the creation of the two new dominions.