Festival date and tithi

Independence Day 2028

स्वतंत्रता दिवस

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

At a glance

When is Independence Day 2028?

Independence Day 2028 is on Tuesday, 15 August 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Dashami, Bhadrapada.

Also known as: 15 August 2028.

Date
Tuesday, 15 August 2028
Hindu date
Krishna Dashami, Bhadrapada
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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 15 August 2028, with Krishna Dashami, Bhadrapada. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Independence Day 2028 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Fixed Gregorian date

Category

National observance

Nakshatra

Rohini

Dietary practice

No specific restriction

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 2028?

Independence Day 2028 is on Tuesday, 15 August 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Dashami, Bhadrapada.

What is the tithi for Independence Day 2028?

Independence Day is observed on Krishna Dashami, Bhadrapada. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2028 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.

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