Want to watch the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15? Here’s how to book tickets..

India is preparing to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. If you plan to attend the ceremony at the Red Fort in Delhi on this occasion, you can book your entry passes online via the Ministry of Defence's official 'Aamantran' portal.

The booking process can be completed using a mobile phone or a computer. To complete the process, applicants will need a valid identity proof and a registered mobile number.

Independence Day Ceremony Ticket Prices:
According to the booking information, passes are available in three categories:

General Category: ₹20
Standard Category: ₹100
Premium Category: ₹500
Required Documents:
Applicants must keep any one of the following documents ready:

Aadhaar Card
Voter ID
Passport

How to book Red Fort Independence Day passes online?
Visit the official Aamantran portal at aamantran.mod.gov.in.
Enter your mobile number to start the registration process.
Enter the OTP received on your phone and fill in the required basic details.
Upload a clear copy or photo of your Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Passport.
Select 'Independence Day Ceremony 2026' from the list of available events.

Choose your preferred ticket category.
Pay the prescribed fee using UPI, debit card, or net banking.
Once the booking is confirmed, download the entry pass to your phone and keep it safe for the day of the ceremony.
Before heading to the Red Fort on August 15, visitors should carefully read the pass details, reporting guidelines, and security instructions.

Independence Day Security Arrangements
According to the news agency PTI, the Delhi Police has stepped up security in the national capital ahead of Independence Day. Officials stated that patrolling, vehicle checks, drone surveillance, and mock drills are being conducted to ensure peaceful celebrations. Tight security arrangements have been put in place at Delhi's borders, crowded markets, malls, hotels, public places, and other sensitive areas. Police teams have intensified precautionary checks and patrolling across several districts, keeping a close watch on suspicious individuals, vehicles, and unattended objects.

Security checks are being conducted in crowded and sensitive areas of East Delhi. Drones have been deployed to monitor the Yamuna river, the Yamuna Khadar region, and other sensitive zones, while security arrangements at markets, malls, and public places are being reviewed.

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