Festival guide
Independence Day
स्वतंत्रता दिवस
India's Independence Day - Freedom from British rule in 1947.
At a glance
How is Independence Day dated?
Independence Day is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its fixed gregorian Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: 15 August.
Yearly reference
Independence Day dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
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.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedIndependence Day 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
Common questions
How is Independence Day dated?
Independence Day is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its fixed gregorian Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Independence Day?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Independence Day. Choose a year above to see the details.
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.