Independence Day of India, 15 August 2024: History, Significance, Facts and all you need to know
"15 August 1947" and "August 15, 1947" redirect here. For other uses, see August 1947 § August 15, 1947 (Friday) . Independence Day The flag of India hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi ; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Observed by India Type Public Significance Commemorates the independence of India Celebrations Flag hoisting, parade, fireworks, singing patriotic songs and the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana , speech by the Prime Minister of India and President of India Date 15 August Next time 15 August 2024 Frequency Annual First time 15 August 1947 (76 years ago) Related to Republic Day Part of a series on the History of India Timeline show Prehistoric show Ancient show Classical show Early medieval show Late medieval show Early modern show Modern show Related articles v t e Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a pub...