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Republic Day 2026: Preparations for the Republic Day of 2026 have started in India. Meanwhile, a big confusion has again come to the fore among the people. There is confusion whether this year’s Republic Day is the 77th or 78th. Many people might think that its count should be higher, but the logic behind the numbering of Republic Day is different. So let us know about this logic.

When is Republic Day?

• Officially, India became a republic on 26 January 1950. The Constitution of India also came into force from this day itself. This historic moment abolished the British-era Governor of India Act 1935 and established the Constitution of India as a sovereign, democratic republic. The most important thing is that India’s first Republic Day was celebrated on 26 January 1950.

How is Republic Day counted?

• Actually, most of the confusion starts because people do not count the events but count the entire years. The countdown to Republic Day follows an event based system. That means all the festivals start counting from the first festival in 1950. Once this method is implemented, numbering becomes straightforward and consistent.
• The first Republic Day was celebrated on 26 January 1950, while the second Republic Day was celebrated on 26 January 1961. After which this sequence continued every year without resetting. According to this logic, the 76th Republic Day was celebrated on 26 January 2025 and this year the 77th Republic Day will be celebrated on 26 January 2026.

People think it is 78th Republic Day

• Many people count considering the number of years that have passed. If people calculate the difference between 1950 and 2026, then this method is considered wrong because the first Republic Day had already taken place in 1950. But counting years and then counting events are not the same.

Where will Republic Day 2026 be celebrated

• Like every year, the Republic Day Parade 2026 will be held on the duty path in New Delhi. India’s military might, cultural diversity and constitutional values ​​will be showcased in the parade. There will be state and ministry tableaux, marching contingents of the armed forces and participation of students and cultural groups.

Where will Republic Day 2026 be celebrated?

• Like every year, the Republic Day parade in 2026 will be held on the duty path in New Delhi. All India’s military might, cultural diversity and constitutional values ​​will be showcased together in the parade. There will also be tableaux of states and ministries, marching contingents of the armed forces and participation of students and cultural groups.

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