Festival date logic

Independence Day 2027

स्वतंत्रता दिवस

India's Independence Day - Freedom from British rule in 1947.

Direct answer

When is Independence Day 2027?

Independence Day 2027 is on Sunday, 15 August 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Trayodashi, Chaitra.

Gregorian date

Sunday, 15 August 2027

Hindu date

Shukla Trayodashi, Chaitra

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

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 2027, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 15 August 2027, with Shukla Trayodashi, Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Independence Day 2027 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

fixed gregorian

Festival type

government

Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha

Common observance

none

Significance

Celebrates India's independence after 200 years of British rule.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

PM's Red Fort speechFlag hoistingPatriotic songs

Observed in

Pan-India

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Independence Day 2027?

Independence Day 2027 is on Sunday, 15 August 2027. The Hindu date is Shukla Trayodashi, Chaitra.

What is the tithi for Independence Day 2027?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Trayodashi, Chaitra. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Independence Day.

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.

Plan around this festival

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Citation summary

Samvat lists Independence Day 2027 on Sunday, 15 August 2027 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Trayodashi, Chaitra. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.