India, Aug. 13 -- The Tricolour will rise over the Red Fort once again on August 15, 2026, as India marks another milestone in its journey as an independent nation. The occasion will bring together the country's history, the sacrifices of freedom fighters and its aspirations for the future, with the national celebration centred on the Red Fort in New Delhi.

But one question returns every year: Will India celebrate its 79th or 80th Independence Day in 2026? The answer is the 80th Independence Day, because August 15, 1947 itself counts as the first Independence Day.

Independence Day 2026: Is India Celebrating the 79th or 80th Independence Day?

India became independent from British rule on August 15, 1947. Therefore, August 15, 2026, will...