Independence Day 2026: The country will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026. On this occasion, the main function organized from the Red Fort in the capital Delhi will be the center of attraction like every year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort and address the nation. After this, independence will be celebrated through cultural programs and other events. If you are also planning to watch the Independence Day celebrations live from the Red Fort, then it is important to book a seat in advance. Due to limited seats, admission is given only through pre-registration and prescribed procedure.
Online ticket booking method
To book tickets for the Independence Day celebrations, first you have to visit the official website of the Defense Ministry. Here you can get information about available seats and booking status. If you have already registered, login can be done on the website by entering the mobile number and captcha. At the same time, new users will have to complete the registration process first.
During registration, the applicant will have to enter necessary information like name, date of birth, mobile number, type of identity card and identity card number. All details should be correct and authentic. After this, a scanned copy of Aadhar Card, Passport or Voter ID Card will have to be uploaded for identity verification. After uploading the documents, payment option as per ticket category will appear.
The ticket will be booked after the payment process is completed and the application is successfully submitted. After this it is important to download the ticket and keep it safe. It is mandatory to bring a printed copy of the ticket for entry into the function. Tickets and identity cards will be checked during security checks. Entry will not be granted without valid ticket and identity card.
Add names of friends and relatives like this
The option to 'Add Guest' is provided on the website during the online booking process. Through this option you can also add the names of other people coming with you. For this, details of the identity card (ID) issued by the government agency of the concerned person will have to be entered. After entering the ID number, an OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to the mobile number associated with it.
After completion of OTP verification, the necessary information of the concerned person will automatically be received in the system. After this the ticket booking process can be completed by adding his/her name to the guest list. Through this facility, tickets can be booked for family members, friends and relatives through a single application. This eliminates the need for separate registration and makes the entire process easier.
Tickets are available in three categories
The prices of tickets for the Independence Day celebrations have been decided according to the category. General category tickets are available for Rs 20, Standard category tickets for Rs 100 and Premium category tickets for Rs 500. Applicants can book tickets of any class as per their choice and available seats. However, the information and identity card details provided during booking must be completely correct. If any discrepancy or incorrect information is found during verification, the ticket may be cancelled.
have to arrive early
Security arrangements remain very tight during Independence Day celebrations. According to the information, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort at 7:30 am and address the nation. In such a situation, people attending the function have been advised to reach their designated place at least half an hour before. The security check and entry process can take time, so latecomers may face entry problems.
It is important to follow the rules
It will be mandatory to carry a valid ticket and identity card to enter the function. All terms and conditions set by the security agencies must be followed. Officials have appealed to the people to reach on time and cooperate in the security check, so that the program can be conducted smoothly. Every year a large number of people come to witness this ceremony, which is included in the most important national events of the country.
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