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Independence Day 2026: Is it the 79th or 80th Independence Day?

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 both numbers are used.

10 Aug 2026 4:32 pm