India shares its 15 August Independence Day date with five other countries that either celebrate independence or a key national day on the same date.

Shared with India on 15 August

  • South Korea – Celebrates Gwangbokjeol, “Restoration of Light,” marking liberation from Japanese rule on 15 August 1945.
  • North Korea – Marks the same liberation from Japan on 15 August 1945, observed as a major national holiday.
  • Republic of the Congo – Celebrates independence from France on 15 August 1960.
  • Bahrain – Declared independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1971, though its main national holiday is observed in December.
  • Liechtenstein – Observes 15 August as its National Day, a tradition since 1940, tying together the prince’s birthday and a celebration of its statehood.

Quick fact-style wrap‑up

In simple terms, if someone asks “India shares Independence Day with which country?”, the usual answer today is that India shares the date 15 August with South Korea, North Korea, the Republic of the Congo, Bahrain, and Liechtenstein , all of which treat that day as a major independence or national celebration.

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