Question

Why do we celebrate 26th January as Republic Day ?

Answer 1

Many people throughout Indiacelebrate the nation's Republic Day, which is a gazetted holiday on January 26 each year. It is a day to remember when India's constitution came into force on January 26, 1950, completing the country's transition toward becoming an independent republic

Answer 2

26th January is observed as Republic Day as our constitution came into being on this day of 1950.

Explanation:  

• The day is remembered as the constitution came into being on this day. However, 26 November 1949 was the date when the constitution was written completely and it's few provisions came into being.
• The date was chosen in order to give respect to the historical significance associated with this date.
• 26 January 1930 was declared a day of independence or poorna swaraj day.