Independence Day: Want to watch the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort? Here’s how to book your tickets..

On August 15, 2026, the country will celebrate its 80th Independence Day. This day marks the completion of 79 years of independence and the entry into the 80th year. On this special occasion, almost everyone wishes to witness the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Red Fort and experience the spirit of freedom firsthand; however, due to various reasons, not everyone gets the opportunity to attend. Some people mistakenly believe that only VIPs can visit the Red Fort, but that is not the case—an ordinary citizen can visit as well. All you need to do is book a ticket, a process that is quite simple. Here, we explain how to book tickets for the Red Fort both online and offline. Let’s find out...

How to book tickets online?
If you wish to witness the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, booking tickets online is very easy...

First, visit the Ministry of Defence website: aamantran.mod.gov.in.
Check ticket availability for visiting the Red Fort.
If tickets are available, select the booking option.
If you have already registered, you will see an option to enter your mobile number and a CAPTCHA code. If not, you will see an option to register as a new user.
After logging in, you will be asked to provide details such as ID proof, ID number, name, date of birth, and mobile number; fill these in.

Additionally, you will need to upload a scanned copy of an identity document, such as an Aadhaar card, passport, or Voter ID.
After this, you will see an option to submit the details. Once submitted, your ticket booking will be confirmed.
Please note that if any discrepancies are found in your identity document, your ticket may be cancelled.

How to get offline tickets?
If you prefer to buy tickets offline, you can visit specific government buildings or special counters in Delhi where tickets are made available. Information regarding these locations will be provided on the Ministry of Defence website.

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