Accession Day (Jammu and Kashmir)
| Accession Day | |
|---|---|
Original text of the Instrument of Accession | |
| Observed by | Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Significance | Accession of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Date | 26 October |
| Next time | 26 October 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Accession Day is a celebration in Jammu and Kashmir that commemorates 26 October 1947, the day when Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession, by which Jammu and Kashmir acceded to the Dominion of India. While celebrated earlier, it was officially recognised as a public holiday in 2020.
The festivities of the day include holding rallies, bursting of firecrackers, singing India's national anthem, and raising the flag of India. In some areas, the festivities are as big as those of the Hindu festival of Diwali.