About Independence Day (India)
India's Independence Day on August 15 marks the end of British rule in 1947. The Prime Minister raises the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi, and it is a national holiday.
Independence Day (India) is on August 15 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Sunday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 32 of the year.
How long until Independence Day (India)?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 315 days until Independence Day (India) 2027. That works out to 45 weeks, or about 10 months and 11 days.
If you only count working days, there are 225 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 45 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 315 sleeps, and in hours that is about 7,560.
Independence Day (India) dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Passed |
| 2027 | August 15, 2027 | Sunday | 315 days |
| 2028 | August 15, 2028 | Tuesday | 681 days |
| 2029 | August 15, 2029 | Wednesday | 1,046 days |
| 2030 | August 15, 2030 | Thursday | 1,411 days |
| 2031 | August 15, 2031 | Friday | 1,776 days |
| 2032 | August 15, 2032 | Sunday | 2,142 days |
| 2033 | August 15, 2033 | Monday | 2,507 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Independence Day (India) 2027?
Independence Day (India) 2027 is on Sunday, August 15, 2027.
What day of the week is Independence Day (India) 2027?
Independence Day (India) 2027 falls on a Sunday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Independence Day (India)?
There are 315 days until Independence Day (India), counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Independence Day (India)?
Independence Day (India) is 45 weeks away, or 45.0 weeks.
How many weekends until Independence Day (India)?
There are 45 weekends between now and Independence Day (India).
How many business days until Independence Day (India)?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 225 business days until Independence Day (India). Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Independence Day (India) on the same date every year?
Yes. Independence Day (India) is on August 15 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Independence Day (India) 2028?
Independence Day (India) 2028 is expected on Tuesday, August 15, 2028, 681 days from today.