Massachusetts & Boston Declare August 15 as India Day

On August 5, 2026, the Massachusetts General Court and the Boston City Council passed resolutions declaring August 15 as India Day within their jurisdictions. August 15 marks India's Independence Day, a holiday celebrated by millions of Indians worldwide. The move acknowledges the cultural ties between the state’s Indian diaspora and the homeland. The resolutions were adopted with broad support from local Indian community organizations, who have long advocated for formal recognition of the holiday. The declaration will allow schools, civic bodies and businesses in Massachusetts and Boston to observe the day with cultural programs, educational events and public celebrations.