The constitution was passed on November 26, 1949 but those who have celebrated India's first Independence Day ,i.e., January 26, 1930 decided to wait for two more months.

26 January Republic Day: Watching the Republic Day parade is part of this holiday tradition. With Republic Day falling on a Friday this year, several Indians are preparing for an extended weekend ...

In the year 1950, on January 26, the Constituent Assembly officially adopted the new constitution, making India a republic. The day is now celebrated as Republic Day in India Representative image.