India gears up to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking 79 completed years of freedom from British rule. The day will, as always, centre around the Prime Minister's flag-hoisting ceremony and address from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi, alongside the now-familiar Har Ghar Tiranga campaign that's turned homes, offices, and social media profiles.

Independence Day 2026 will be Indias 80th Independence Day, while the country will complete 79 years of independence from British rule. Heres the simple calculation explaining why…

As India prepares to mark its milestone 80th Independence Day, the historic ramparts of the Red Fort are set to witness a historic first. | India News