What's open on Independence Day 2025 in India?
Independence Day 2025 falls on 15 August 2025.
Independence Day on 15 August marks India’s 1947 freedom with flag hoistings nationwide. Banks and offices close; malls and supermarkets stay open.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apollo Pharmacy 24/724/7 Duty 24-hour retail pharmacy network open on all national gazetted holidays Editorial1860-500-0101 | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 apollopharmacy.in |
IndianOil & XP95 24/724/7 Duty Fuel dispensing stations operate 24 hours every day of the year Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 iocl.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 relianceretail.com |
| Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 dmart.in | |
| Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 10:00–23:00 | 2026-08-15 dlfmalls.com | |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | 11:00–23:00 | 2026-08-15 phoenixmarketcity.com |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 relianceretail.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 morestore.in |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 apollopharmacy.in |
Operates scheduled services on national holidays, with modified morning hours on festival days Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 delhimetrorail.com |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Independence Day 2025 in India?
Independence Day on 15 August marks India’s 1947 freedom with flag hoistings nationwide. Banks and offices close; malls and supermarkets stay open. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Independence Day in 2025?
Independence Day falls on 15 August 2025 (2025-08-15) in 2025.