Republic Day is celebrated in India for the adoption of the own constitution on 26 January 1950, after freedom from British Rule.
The constitution replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India, thus turning the nation from a dominion into a republic, following its independence from the British Raj in 1947. The constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. This date was chosen because the Indian National Congress had proclaimed Purna Swaraj (complete independence) on that date in 1930.
Republic Day is widely associated with parades, political speeches, cultural events and ceremonies, as well as various public and private celebrations of India’s history, government, and traditions.
President Smt Droupadi Murmu will lead the Nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day from Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2025.
By following this sequence, 2025 marks the 76th Republic Day, as it celebrates 75 completed years since the Constitution came into effect in 1950.
The theme for the tableaux at the RepublicDay Parade 2025 has been decided as Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas’ (Golden India – Heritage and Development). They will showcase India’s progress in various sectors like technology, infrastructure, and cultural heritage.
Chief guest for the Republic Day
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is in India as the chief guest for the RepublicDay Parade on January 26, 2025. From Queen Elizabeth II to Governor General of Pakistan and members from Soviet Union, world leaders have been welcomed as chief of guest on RepublicDay Parade.
