New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026. On this day in 1950, the Indian Constitution came into effect, making India a sovereign democratic republic.

The formal state ceremony starts with Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the National War Memorial. He will pay tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath and observing a two-minute silence.

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive at Kartavya Path with Chief Guests, Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, in the traditional ceremonial buggy.

She will unfurl the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem and a 21-gun salute using indigenous 105mm Light Field Guns. The main parade will then begin at 10:30 AM.

During the Republic Day 2026 p...