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INDEPENDENCE DAY (INDIA)

When is Independence Day (INDIA) in 2023?

Independence Day (INDIA) in 2023 is on the Tuesday, 15th of Aug (8/15/2023).

Independence Day (INDIA) is on the 227th day of 2023. There are 138 days left in the year.

Independence Day (INDIA) Facts

  • Date: Aug 15, 2023
  • National
  • Also Called: 15th August
  • Celebrations: Parades, Flag hosting, Cultural programs
Independence Day (INDIA) iImage Credit: CIA World Factbook

The Independence Day in India is celebrated every year on the 15th of August in honor of the birthday of the nation. On 15th August 1947, India achieved her independence from British rule and became a sovereign nation.

On the eve of 15th August 1947, India tricolor (saffron, green and white) flag was first hoisted by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, at the Red Fort of Delhi.

"Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we will redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance.... We end today a period of ill fortune, and India discovers herself again." - Jawaharlal Nehru (Speech on Indian Independence Day, 15th August 1947)

The Independence Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in all over the India. On this day tributes are paid to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to gain the freedom for India. The main event takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort accompanied with the gun shots, parade, amazing live performances and music. On this day many political leaders appear at the public events and talk about the nation's heritage, laws, history, people, about recent events and future projects.

The Independence Day is considered as a Public Day with outings, picnics and lots of outdoor events like parades, air shows, fireworks and musical concerts. Nowadays kite flying has become a tradition on this day and people fly numerous kites of all colors, sizes and shapes symbolizing the freedom. Indians proudly fly their tricolor Flag, sing patriotic songs like "Vande Mataram", "Jan Gan Man" etc. and enjoy the day with their friends and families.

Independence Day (INDIA) Observances

DAY
DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Fri
  • Aug 15, 2008
  • Sat
  • Aug 15, 2009
  • Sun
  • Aug 15, 2010
  • Mon
  • Aug 15, 2011
  • Wed
  • Aug 15, 2012

List of National and Regional Public Holidays of India in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 01, 2023Jan 01New Year's Day
SaturdaySatJan 14, 2023Jan 14Makar Sankranti / Pongal
ThursdayThuJan 26, 2023Jan 26Republic Day
WednesdayWedMar 08, 2023Mar 08Holi
SaturdaySatMar 18, 2023Mar 18Maha Shivaratri
WednesdayWedMar 22, 2023Mar 22Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
ThursdayThuMar 30, 2023Mar 30Ram Navami
TuesdayTueApr 04, 2023Apr 04Mahavir Jayanti
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07Good Friday
SaturdaySatApr 22, 2023Apr 22Eid-ul-Fitar
MondayMonMay 01, 2023May 01Labour Day
FridayFriMay 05, 2023May 05Budhha Purnima
TuesdayTueJun 20, 2023Jun 20Rath Yatra
ThursdayThuJun 29, 2023Jun 29Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha
FridayFriJul 28, 2023Jul 28Muharram
TuesdayTueAug 15, 2023Aug 15Independence Day
ThursdayThuAug 31, 2023Aug 31Raksha Bandhan
ThursdayThuSep 07, 2023Sep 07Janmashtami
TuesdayTueSep 19, 2023Sep 19Vinayaka Chaturthi
WednesdayWedSep 27, 2023Sep 27Milad un Nabi
FridayFriSep 29, 2023Sep 29Onam
MondayMonOct 02, 2023Oct 02Mathatma Gandhi Jayanti
TuesdayTueOct 24, 2023Oct 24Dussehra / Dasara
SundaySunNov 12, 2023Nov 12Diwali / Deepavali
MondayMonNov 27, 2023Nov 27Guru Nanak's Birthday
MondayMonDec 25, 2023Dec 25Christmas

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2023

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
ThursdayThuJan 12, 2023Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
ThursdayThuJan 19, 2023Jan 19National Popcorn Day
WednesdayWedFeb 01, 2023Feb 01National Signing Day
ThursdayThuFeb 02, 2023Feb 02Groundhog Day
FridayFriFeb 03, 2023Feb 03National Wear Red Day
ThursdayThuFeb 09, 2023Feb 09National Pizza Day
MondayMonFeb 13, 2023Feb 13Galentine's Day
TuesdayTueFeb 14, 2023Feb 14Valentine's Day
WednesdayWedFeb 15, 2023Feb 15National Bagel Day
SaturdaySatFeb 18, 2023Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
TuesdayTueFeb 21, 2023Feb 21National Pancake Day
WednesdayWedFeb 22, 2023Feb 22National Margarita Day
FridayFriMar 03, 2023Mar 03National Employee Appreciation Day
TuesdayTueMar 07, 2023Mar 07National Cereal Day
SundaySunMar 12, 2023Mar 12Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 13, 2023Mar 13National Napping Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Walkout Day
TuesdayTueMar 14, 2023Mar 14National Pi Day
MondayMonMar 20, 2023Mar 20National Proposal Day
ThursdayThuMar 23, 2023Mar 23National Puppy Day
ThursdayThuMar 30, 2023Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 05, 2023Apr 05National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 06, 2023Apr 06National Burrito Day
FridayFriApr 07, 2023Apr 07National Beer Day
TuesdayTueApr 11, 2023Apr 11National Pet Day
WednesdayWedApr 12, 2023Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 04, 2023May 04National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 14, 2023May 14Mother's Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Towel Day
ThursdayThuMay 25, 2023May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 02, 2023Jun 02National Donut Day
ThursdayThuJun 08, 2023Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 18, 2023Jun 18Father's Day
WednesdayWedJun 21, 2023Jun 21National Selfie Day
ThursdayThuJun 22, 2023Jun 22National Kissing Day
ThursdayThuJul 13, 2023Jul 13National French Fry Day
FridayFriJul 14, 2023Jul 14National Nude Day
SundaySunJul 16, 2023Jul 16National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 19, 2023Jul 19National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 23, 2023Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
MondayMonJul 24, 2023Jul 24National Tequila Day
SaturdaySatJul 29, 2023Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
TuesdayTueAug 01, 2023Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 06, 2023Aug 06National Sister Day
MondayMonSep 18, 2023Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
TuesdayTueOct 03, 2023Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Vodka Day
WednesdayWedOct 04, 2023Oct 04National Taco Day
MondayMonOct 09, 2023Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 21, 2023Oct 21Sweetest Day
SundaySunOct 29, 2023Oct 29National Cat Day
TuesdayTueOct 31, 2023Oct 31Halloween
FridayFriNov 03, 2023Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 24, 2023Nov 24Black Friday
MondayMonNov 27, 2023Nov 27Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 02, 2023Dec 02Candle Day
SaturdaySatDec 09, 2023Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 15, 2023Dec 15National Ugly Sweater day