Public Holiday
India
India
Independence Day 2017
Tuesday 15 August 2017
3355 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Sat, 12 Aug - Tue, 15 Aug 2017 (take Mon off)
Quick answers
- When is Independence Day 2017?
- Independence Day 2017 is on Tuesday 15 August 2017 in India.
- How many days until Independence Day 2017?
- Independence Day 2017 was 3355 days ago.
- Is Independence Day a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Independence Day is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Independence Day 2018?
- Independence Day 2018 is on Wednesday 15 August 2018.
About
Observed on 15 August.
Significance
Marks India's independence from British rule in 1947.
How it is celebrated
- Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation
- Flag hoisting at schools and offices
- Kite flying in Delhi
Panchang on this day (New Delhi)
TithiKrishna Ashtami
NakshatraKrittika
YogaVriddhi
KaranaBalava
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset7:01 PM
Rahu Kaal3:43 PM - 5:22 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:52 PM