Accession Day 2025
Accession Day is observed on 26th October every year in Jammu and Kashmir. This is a public holiday to commemorate the signing of the Instrument of Accession between Maharaja Hari Singh and Lord Mountbatten which took place under the India Independence Act of 1947.
Day | Date | States |
Sunday | 26 October 2025 | Jammu and Kashmir |
About Accession Day
Under the Indian Independence Act, with Lord Mountbatten serving as the Governor-General of India, British India was divided into India and Pakistan. Sovereignty was restored to 580 princely states which were given the option of joining either Pakistan or India or remaining independent.
Maharaja Hari Singh, who was the ruler of Kashmir, wished to remain independent. However, the fact that he was a Hindu and the majority of his subjects were Muslim created political unrest in the state. He sought the help of the Indian armed forces after an invasion from the army men and tribesmen of Pakistan. The Indian Government extended its help on condition of accession of the state to the Dominion of India.
Other Holidays in October 2025
- Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
- Navratri
- Maha Panchami
- Maha Shashti
- Bathukamma
- Mahalaya
- Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
- Durga Puja
- Ghatasthapana
- Maha Saptami
- Maha Ashtami
- Maha Navami
- Ayudha Puja
- Kati Bihu
- Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra
- Mawlid (Id-e-Milad)
- Lakshmi Puja
- Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti
- Lhabab Deuchen
- Karaka Chaturthi
- Sardar Patel's Jayanti
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