Sunday, September 29, 2019

Independence Day (INDIA) Observances 2020

When is Independence Day (INDIA) in 2020?

Independence Day (INDIA) in 2020 is on the Saturday, 15th of Aug (8/15/2020).
Independence Day (INDIA) is on the 228th day of 2020. There are 138 days left in the year.

Independence Day (INDIA) Facts

  • Date: Aug 15, 2020
  • National
  • Also Called: 15th August
  • Celebrations: Parades, Flag hosting, Cultural programs
Independence Day (INDIA)i
The Independence Day in India is celebrated every year on the 15th of August in honor of the birthday of the nation. On 15th August 1947, India achieved her independence from British rule and became a sovereign nation.
On the eve of 15th August 1947, India tricolor (saffron, green and white) flag was first hoisted by Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, at the Red Fort of Delhi.
"Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we will redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance.... We end today a period of ill fortune, and India discovers herself again." - Jawaharlal Nehru (Speech on Indian Independence Day, 15th August 1947)
The Independence Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in all over the India. On this day tributes are paid to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to gain the freedom for India. The main event takes place in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort accompanied with the gun shots, parade, amazing live performances and music. On this day many political leaders appear at the public events and talk about the nation's heritage, laws, history, people, about recent events and future projects.
The Independence Day is considered as a Public Day with outings, picnics and lots of outdoor events like parades, air shows, fireworks and musical concerts. Nowadays kite flying has become a tradition on this day and people fly numerous kites of all colors, sizes and shapes symbolizing the freedom. Indians proudly fly their tricolor Flag, sing patriotic songs like "Vande Mataram", "Jan Gan Man" etc. and enjoy the day with their friends and families.
Independence Day (INDIA) Calendar
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Independence Day (INDIA) Observances

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DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Fri
  • Aug 15, 2008
  • Independence Day
  • Sat
  • Aug 15, 2009
  • Independence Day
  • Sun
  • Aug 15, 2010
  • Independence Day
  • Mon
  • Aug 15, 2011
  • Independence Day
  • Wed
  • Aug 15, 2012
  • Independence Day
  • Thu
  • Aug 15, 2013
  • Independence Day
  • Fri
  • Aug 15, 2014
  • Independence Day
  • Sat
  • Aug 15, 2015
  • Independence Day
  • Mon
  • Aug 15, 2016
  • Independence Day
  • Tue
  • Aug 15, 2017
  • Independence Day
  • Wed
  • Aug 15, 2018
  • Independence Day
  • Thu
  • Aug 15, 2019
  • Independence Day

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List of National and Regional Public Holidays of India in 2019

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
TuesdayJan 01, 2019New Year's Day
MondayJan 14, 2019Makar Sankranti / Pongal
SaturdayJan 26, 2019Republic Day
MondayMar 04, 2019Maha Shivaratri
ThursdayMar 21, 2019Holi
SaturdayApr 06, 2019Ugadi / Gudi Padwa
SaturdayApr 13, 2019Ram Navami
WednesdayApr 17, 2019Mahavir Jayanti
FridayApr 19, 2019Good Friday
WednesdayMay 01, 2019Labor Day
SaturdayMay 18, 2019Budhha Purnima
WednesdayJun 05, 2019Eid-ul-Fitar
ThursdayJul 04, 2019Rath Yatra
MondayAug 12, 2019Bakri Id / Eid ul-Adha
ThursdayAug 15, 2019Raksha Bandhan
ThursdayAug 15, 2019Independence Day
SaturdayAug 24, 2019Janmashtami
MondaySep 02, 2019Vinayaka Chaturthi
TuesdaySep 10, 2019Muharram
WednesdaySep 11, 2019Onam
WednesdayOct 02, 2019Mathatma Gandhi Jayanti
TuesdayOct 08, 2019Dussehra / Dasara
SundayOct 27, 2019Diwali / Deepavali
SundayNov 10, 2019Milad un Nabi
TuesdayNov 12, 2019Guru Nanak's Birthday
WednesdayDec 25, 2019Christmas