Flag hoisting, cultural programmes and India Day fairs
India Independence Day 2026 in Australia
was on Saturday 15 August 2026
India Independence Day falls on Saturday 15 August 2026. Flag hoisting, cultural programmes and India Day fairs, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for India Independence Day 2026
Organisers usually publish India Independence Day programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
India Independence Day 2026 by city
India Independence Day in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold India Independence Day programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
India Independence Day 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is India Independence Day 2026 in Australia?
Saturday 15 August 2026. was on Saturday 15 August 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate India Independence Day in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is India Independence Day?
Flag hoisting, cultural programmes and India Day fairs.
Are India Independence Day events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a India Independence Day event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.