Independence Day 2026 & 2027 date
India became independent on 15 August 1947.
Independence Day 2026
15 August 2026
Saturday · Saka Shravana 24, 1948
✓ Central Govt holiday ·
Independence Day 2027
15 August 2027
Sunday · Saka Shravana 24, 1949
✓ Central Govt holiday ·
When is Independence Day in 2026?
In 2026, Independence Day is on Saturday, 15 August 2026 (Saka Shravana 24, 1948).
When is Independence Day in 2027?
In 2027, Independence Day is on Sunday, 15 August 2027 (Saka Shravana 24, 1949).
Other holidays
Republic DayHoliId-ul-FitrGood FridayRam NavamiMahavir JayantiId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Buddha PurnimaMuharramMilad-un-NabiJanmashtamiGandhi JayantiDussehraDiwaliGuru Nanak JayantiChristmas
Source: DoPT gazetted holiday list 2026 (Central Government offices, Delhi/New Delhi)
Source: DoPT O.M. No. 12/2/2023-JCA dated 16 July 2026 (Central Government offices, Delhi/New Delhi)