Independence Day 2024 How Many Years Are There. August 15 was chosen as it marked the end of british rule and was the date when india officially became a free nation in 1947. India on thursday woke up to mark 78 years since it gained independence from the british raj on august 15, 1947.
On august 15, 1947, india gained independence after 90 years of british rule. Independence day, in india, is a national holiday celebrated annually on august 15.