Himachal Day observed on April 15

Exam-focused facts from the 16 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Himachal Day is observed on April 15 every year to commemorate the formation of Himachal Pradesh in 1948.
Himachal Pradesh was formed on April 15, 1948, by integrating 30 erstwhile princely states.
It became a full-fledged state on January 25, 1971, becoming the 18th state of India.