Confused if it's the 77th or 78th Independence Day? Here's Everything You Need to Know

New Delhi: India is set to mark its Independence Day on August 15th this week.

The day is celebrated annually to commemorate the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947. This day serves as a reminder of the struggle of our freedom fighters who fought for our nation's independence and is an opportunity to pay respect to them. Several programs and cultural functions are organized to honor the freedom fighters.

Is it India's 77th Independence Day?

People seem confused about whether we celebrate the 77th or 78th Independence Day. The confusion arises from whether we count from August 15, 1947, the day India gained independence, or the day it celebrated its first anniversary one year later.

India will be celebrating its 78th anniversary of gaining independence if we count from the day of independence.

However, as of August 15, 1948, it is considered the 77th Independence Day. The Press Information Bureau mentioned that August 15, 2022, was observed as the 76th Independence Day. Thus, according to the calendar used by our government, this year will mark India's 78th Independence Day