India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from British rule. The day is a national holiday in India.

At the stroke of midnight, on 14 August 1947, India became an independent nation. Jawaharlal Nehru being sworn in as India's first Prime Minister by Lord Mountbatten on August 15, 1947.

The Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally televised speech.

All over the country, Flag hoisting, distribution of sweets in schools, flying kites, singing patriotic songs, entertainment and cultural programmes, march past, speech are conducted.