Festival date logic
Independence Day 2026
स्वतंत्रता दिवस
India's Independence Day - Freedom from British rule in 1947.
Direct answer
When is Independence Day 2026?
Independence Day 2026 is on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Tritiya, Chaitra.
Gregorian date
Saturday, 15 August 2026Hindu date
Shukla Tritiya, ChaitraObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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, Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyIndependence Day 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
fixed gregorianFestival type
governmentNakshatra
Uttara PhalguniCommon observance
noneSignificance
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, Chaitra.
What is the tithi for Independence Day 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Tritiya, 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.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Independence Day 2026 on Saturday, 15 August 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Tritiya, Chaitra. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.