   Independence Day, August 15, commemorates the day in 1947 when India achieved freedom from British rule. It is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs in the state capitals. The Prime Minister's speech at the Red Fort in Delhi is the major highlight.
    independence day,indian independence day,india independence day,independence day celebrations,independence day india All Government Organisations have a holiday as 15th August is a National holiday . In the capital New Delhi most of the Government Offices are lit up. In all the cities around the country the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is done by politicians belonging to that constituency
    In various private organisations the Flag Hoisting Ceremony is carried out by a Senior officer of that organisation. On Television, various Independence related programs are telecasted, reminding us of the hard times faced by the freedom fighters.

In almost all the schools and colleges around the country, no academic work in done on this day, but all the students and staff members are present on this day and there is a sort of gathering of the entire school/college within their respective premises and the flag hoisting ceremony takes place,(usually in the presence of the principal)and singing of the National Anthem. After this there are various cultural activities held in the school / college and the celebration continues till late evening.

Kojagari	Muharram	Onam	Yugaadi	Bonalu	Id
Basanth Panchami	Gudhi Padva	Datta Jayanti	Dussehra	Diwali	Teej
Guru Nanak Jayanti	Republic Day	Champa Shasti	Bhai Dooj	Easter	Holi
Anant Chaturdashi	Buddha Purnima	Gandhi Jayanti	Christmas	Pongal	Lohri
Independence Day	Maha Shivaratri	Tripuri Purnima	Tulsi Vivah	Gangaur	Ugadi
Parshuram Jayanti	Mahavir Jayanti	Makar Sakranti	Id e Milad	Navratra	Karwa Chauth
Vaikunth Chaturdashi	Rath Saptami	Sri Guru Pooja	Ram Navami	Baisakhi	Nag Panchami
Hindu Samrajya Dinotsava	Ganesh Chaturthi	Ashadhi Ekadashi	Janmashtami