Independence Day
August 15, Friday
Independence Day in India is celebrated annually on August 15. This significant day marks the end of British rule in India and the establishment of a free and independent nation in 1947.India was under British colonial rule for nearly 200 years. The struggle for independence involved numerous movements, protests, and sacrifices made by countless individuals, including leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and many others.