Independence Day 2025: Is it 78th or 79th Independence Day this year? Check I-Day 2025 theme, August 15 celebrations

Independence Day 2025: With India’s 79th Independence Day coming up on August 15, here are some creative poster ideas to inspire students.

Independence Day 2025: Every year on August 15, India commemorates its Independence Day, celebrating freedom from over 200 years of British colonial rule achieved on August 15, 1947. This year, the country will observe its 79th Independence Day, also known as Swatantrata Diwas, falling on a Friday.

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Every year, educational establishments, such as schools and colleges, prepare for Independence Day celebrations by holding cultural events, including Rangoli making and poster drawing competition, debate and speech events, and more. If you are a student or parent who has a child participating in poster making at their school, here are some ideas to inspire your project:

Independence Day 2025: Poster drawing ideas and illustrations for students

The confusion arises when many people simply subtract 1947 (the year India achieved its freedom from British colonisers) from 2025 and arrive at 78. The mistake happens because they don’t factor in the first celebration itself. Therefore, the correct way is to count August 15, 1947 — the day India became independent — as the first Independence Day. So, then, 2025 will be the 79th celebration of India’s freedom.

Independence Day 2025: What is the theme for 2025?

The Government of India has not yet announced the official theme for this year’s Independence Day celebrations. Every year, the government focuses the theme of Independence Day on the values of unity, patriotism, social progress, and the contributions of India’s freedom fighters. This year’s theme is expected to follow similar values, with an emphasis on national development and collective responsibility.

Independence Day 2025: Significance and celebrations

Meanwhile, Independence Day celebrations hold much significance as they remind the countrypeople of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and to uphold their values. Every year, celebrations are observed across India, with state capitals, government offices, schools, and communities holding flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural performances.

The official Independence Day programme begins with the presentation of a Guard of Honour by the Armed Forces and the Delhi Police to the Prime Minister. It is followed by the unfurling of the tricolour, accompanied by the National Anthem and the 21-gun salute. Helicopters of the Indian Air Force will shower flower petals over Red Fort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also delivers his Independence Day address.

Every year, educational establishments, such as schools and colleges, prepare for Independence Day celebrations by holding cultural events, including Rangoli making and poster drawing competition, debate and speech events, and more. If you are a student or parent who has a child participating in poster making at their school, here are some ideas to inspire your project:

Independence Day 2025: Poster drawing ideas and illustrations for students

Here are some poster ideas for students to take inspiration from:

Happy Independence Day 2025. (Freepik)

Independence Day 2025: Tips for poster drawing

Here are some tips to keep in mind while making a poster:

• Use bold outlines for better clarity.
• Make sure to take inspiration from patriotic leaders to draw your poster.
• Add powerful slogans or quotes by leaders to create an impact on the one teachers who see it.
• Your poster should have clarity, draw out lines using black markers, use bright colouring or paints, and add colours of the tricolour.

Independence Day 2025: All you need to know

The official theme for Independence Day 2025 has not been announced. It is expected to focus on unity in diversity, inclusive growth, and national development.

Independence Day commemorates India’s freedom from British colonial rule on August 15, 1947. The country began its struggle for Independence with the Revolt of 1857. Later, in 1920, the freedom struggle gained momentum under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership. Finally, on July 4, 1947, the British House of Commons introduced the Indian Independence Bill. On August 15, India became an independent nation.