Festival date logic

Independence Day 2029

स्वतंत्रता दिवस

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

Direct answer

When is Independence Day 2029?

Independence Day 2029 is on Wednesday, 15 August 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Shashthi, Chaitra.

Gregorian date

Wednesday, 15 August 2029

Hindu date

Shukla Shashthi, 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 2029, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 15 August 2029, with Shukla Shashthi, 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 2029 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

fixed gregorian

Festival type

government

Nakshatra

Chitra

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 2029?

Independence Day 2029 is on Wednesday, 15 August 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Shashthi, Chaitra.

What is the tithi for Independence Day 2029?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Shashthi, 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

Nearby observances

Citation summary

Samvat lists Independence Day 2029 on Wednesday, 15 August 2029 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Shashthi, Chaitra. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.