Republic Day
Also called Ganatantra Diwas
When
Tuesday, 26 January 2027 in 138 days
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Why this date?
A fixed civil-calendar anniversary rather than a calendrical observance. It does not move against the Gregorian calendar; the date comes from the governed dataset.
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What In short
The anniversary of the Constitution of India coming into effect. Marked by the parade in New Delhi and by flag-hoisting at institutions across the country.
Why The reason behind it
The date was chosen deliberately: it was already the day the Indian National Congress had declared Purna Swaraj in 1930, and the Constitution was brought into force on it to connect the two.
Traditional basis
Constitution of India, in force 1950 โ The event the day commemorates.
Purna Swaraj declaration, 1930 โ The earlier anniversary the date was chosen to honour.
How At home, step by step
- Observed publicly rather than domestically; there is no household rite.
Fasting and breaking the fast
Not a fasting day; not a religious observance.
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For children
The day India's Constitution โ the rulebook for the whole country โ started working. There is a very big parade in Delhi.
Common questions
- Why is this on a calendar of observances?
- Because a household calendar carries it. This site publishes what a calendar shows and labels each entry for what it is; this one is civic, not religious.
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