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Delaware joins US states declaring August 15 'India Day'
August 15 is India's Independence Day, a day when India celebrates becoming an independent country.
Many people of Indian heritage live in the United States today.
Some American states make special announcements, called proclamations, to celebrate this day.
Delaware is the newest state to do this, declaring August 15, 2026 as 'India Day'.
New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts have made similar announcements.
The governors say Indian Americans have helped their states through work, leadership and community service.
On August 15, people hold flag-hoisting ceremonies at Indian embassies and consulates.
There are also parades, cultural performances and special events.
Famous buildings like the Empire State Building and the Space Needle light up in the colours of the Indian flag.
The day honours India's independence and the heritage of Indian Americans.
Delaware is the latest US state to declare August 15, 2026 as 'India Day', following New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Delaware Governor Matthew Meyer signed the proclamation, praising the Indian American community's contributions to the state.
A day earlier, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill recognized August 15, 2026 as 'India Independence Day'.
Annual celebrations include flag-hoisting ceremonies at the Indian Embassy in Washington, consulates, the Indian mission to the UN, parades and cultural performances.
Landmarks such as the Empire State Building in New York and the Space Needle in Seattle are lit in Indian flag colours for the occasion.
- Who
- Delaware Governor Matthew Meyer, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, along with Indian American and diaspora communities
- What
- Issued state proclamations declaring August 15, 2026 as 'India Day' or 'India Independence Day' and honouring Indian American contributions
- Where
- US states including Delaware, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts; celebrations also take place at the Indian Embassy in Washington, consulates and the Indian mission to the UN
- When
- August 15, 2026
- Why
- To mark India's Independence Day and recognise the heritage and contributions of the Indian American community
Key facts
- Date proclaimed
- August 15, 2026
- Latest state to declare India Day
- Delaware
- Other states
- New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts
- Delaware proclamation signatory
- Governor Matthew Meyer
- New York and New Jersey proclamations
- Governors Kathy Hochul and Mikie Sherrill
- Typical celebrations
- Flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, cultural performances
- Landmarks lit in Indian flag colours
- Empire State Building (New York), Space Needle (Seattle)
Quotes
Delaware Governor Matthew Meyer
Governor of Delaware
“"India's history is rooted in a remarkable diversity of languages, traditions, faiths, and customs, and generations of Indian Americans have carried these traditions forward while building lives and communities in the United States."”
telegraphindia.com
“"Through the proclamation, Meyer encouraged all citizens to celebrate India Day, recognise the contributions of Delaware's Indian American community, and honour the enduring ties between our communities and the people of India."”
telegraphindia.com
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