Festival date and tithi
Independence Day 2026
स्वतंत्रता दिवस
India's Independence Day - Freedom from British rule in 1947.
At a glance
When is Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day 2026 is on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Tritiya, Shravana.
Also known as: 15 August 2026.
- Date
- Saturday, 15 August 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Tritiya, Shravana
- Panchang details at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Fixed on August 15 in the Gregorian calendar. This is a national holiday marking the date when India gained independence from British rule in 1947.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Saturday, 15 August 2026, with Shukla Tritiya, Shravana. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedIndependence Day 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Fixed Gregorian dateCategory
National observanceNakshatra
Uttara PhalguniDietary practice
No specific restrictionSignificance
Celebrates India's independence after 200 years of British rule.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day 2026 is on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Tritiya, Shravana.
What is the tithi for Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day is observed on Shukla Tritiya, Shravana. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.