Countries that celebrate independence day on 15th August. Not only India, these 5 countries also celebrate Independence Day on August 15

Independence Day 2025: Every year when the date of August 15 comes, a special enthusiasm is seen in the whole of India. The flag is hoisted in schools, colleges, offices and homes, patriotic songs echo and everyone is seen painted in the color of the tricolor. This year India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day. But do you know that India is not the only country that celebrates independence on August 15? There are five more countries in the world who celebrate freedom on this day. These countries may be geographically different, but the celebration of freedom connects all these with a particular day. Let’s know about these countries.

1. South Korea
On 15 August 1945, South Korea gained independence from the rule of Japan. This day is celebrated as ‘National Liberation Day’ there. This day is very special for the Korean people, because they got freedom after many years of slavery. On this day, government offices are closed and programs are organized all over the country.

2. North Korea (North Korea)

Like South Korea, North Korea was also free from the occupation of Japan on 15 August. Although later the two countries were divided and they walked on different paths, but even today, on August 15, there is a holiday in North Korea and the festival of freedom is celebrated there.

3. Bahrain (Bahrain)

Bahrain gained independence from Britain on 15 August 1971. Although the National Day is celebrated in December there, the day of August 15 also reminds of the freedom there. On this day Bahrain started a new chapter and emerged as an independent country.

4. Liechtensstein
On August 15, in the year 1866, Lichenstein declared himself free from the influence of Germany. It is a small country in Europe, but it is very conscious about its freedom. The special thing is that on August 15, the national festival and the birthday of the royal family are celebrated together.