In the list of national holidays in India, Republic Day is celebrated on 26 January every year. 26 January 1950 was the day that marked the historical moment of the enactment of Indian constitution. Observed as a national holiday in India, the Republic Day is celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm throughout the nation as on this day India was declared "Republic" after getting freedom from the clutches of British rule. Therefore to mark the nation's pride and to celebrate the state of sovereignty and democratic republic rule, the Republic Day in India is considered an event of national importance.