India will celebrate Independence Day on August 15, 2026. But as the national holiday approaches, one question often comes up: Will Independence Day 2026 be the 79th or 80th Independence Day? The answer depends on whether we are counting the years since India became independent or the number of Independence Day celebrations. India became independent from British rule on August 15, 1947. The country will therefore complete 79 years of independence on August 15, 2026. However, August 15, 2026 will mark India's 80th Independence Day celebration.
