Independence Day 2024 Date. This day marks the culmination of a prolonged struggle led by freedom fighters like mahatma gandhi through peaceful protests. India is preparing to celebrate its 78th independence day on august 15, 2024, a landmark occasion that commemorates the end of nearly 200 years of british colonial rule.

Pm addressing the nation on the occasion of 78th independence day at red fort, in delhi on august 15, 2024. This federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the declaration of independence on july 4, 1776, which signalled the country’s separation from british rule.