Republic Day 2026: When and how is Republic Day celebrated in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and other countries? Read the details..

In India, Republic Day is celebrated every year on January 26th. This year, India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day. India gained independence on August 15, 1947. After independence, it took more than two years to draft the Constitution of India. After the constitution was completed, it was dedicated to the nation on January 26, 1950, and since then, this day has been celebrated annually as a national festival.

Why and how is Republic Day celebrated in India and other countries?
Besides India, Republic Day is also celebrated in countries like Pakistan, Nepal, China, and Italy. All countries celebrate it for their own reasons and in their own ways. Let's find out why, when, and how India and other countries celebrate Republic Day.

India

The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950.
Republic Day is celebrated as the birth of a "sovereign democratic republic."
It is a national festival of India, and a national holiday is observed on this day.
In addition, parades, a 21-gun salute, and exhibitions by the armed forces are organized on Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath).
This year, India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day.

Pakistan

Pakistan's Republic Day is celebrated every year on March 23rd.
In Pakistan, this day is also called "Pakistan Day."
On March 23, 1940, the Lahore Resolution was passed, in which the Muslim League demanded a separate Muslim nation.
On March 23, 1956, Pakistan's first constitution came into effect, making it an Islamic Republic from a British Dominion.
Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, but attained the status of a republic in 1956.
A large military parade is held in Islamabad on Pakistan's Constitution Day.

China
China's Republic Day is celebrated every year on October 1st, which is called National Day. The main points about this are as follows:
On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic of China from Tiananmen Square, marking the birth of modern communist China.
On this occasion, massive parades, fireworks, and military displays are held in Beijing.
The president delivers a speech on this day, and there is a seven-day holiday in China.

Italy

Italy's Republic Day is celebrated annually on June 2nd, also known as Festa della Repubblica. This day commemorates the 1946 referendum when the country transitioned from a monarchy to a republic. Key facts related to this:
On June 2, 1946, for the first time, all citizens, including women, voted to abolish the monarchy and choose a republic.
It symbolized the victory of democracy after World War II and the fascist regime (Mussolini era).
On this occasion, a military parade is held in Rome, the president lays a wreath and pays tribute to the martyrs, and it is a national holiday in the country.
The Italian Constitution came into effect on January 1, 1948.

Nepal

Nepal celebrated its transition from a monarchy to a republic in 2008.
It is celebrated with parades, cultural programs, and a national holiday.

Kenya

Kenya's Republic Day is known as Jamhuri Day.
This day celebrates Kenya's independence and its becoming a republic.
A Trooping of the Colour ceremony, in line with British traditions, is held in Nairobi.

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