Last Updated: 27 March 2024
In 2024, India has 28 States and 8 Union Territories. In this article, You’ll find all the lists of Indian State Foundation Day and Union Territories Foundation Day.
State Foundation Day is celebrated to mark the formation of a State or the Union Territories. Some of these states and union territories observe their foundation day as the Official State Holiday, and some do not.
State Functions, Parades, Cultural Events, and Award Ceremonies are held in various States and Union Territories on their respective Foundation Days.
A State’s Foundation Day, usually but not always falls on its Statehood Day. Read the list of Indian State Foundation Day and boost your knowledge.
Page Contents
Indian State Foundation Day
| No. | State | Foundation Day | Statehood Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 01 Nov 1956 | 01 Nov 1956 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | 20 Feb 1987 | 20 Feb 1987 |
| 3 | Assam | 02 Dec 1928 | 26 Jan 1950 |
| 4 | Bihar | 22 Mar 1912 | 26 Jan 1950 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 01 Nov 2000 | 01 Nov 2000 |
| 6 | Goa | 30 May 1987 | 30 May 1987 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 01 May 1960 | 01 May 1960 |
| 8 | Haryana | 01 Nov 1966 | 01 Nov 1966 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 15 Apr 1948 | 25 Jan 1971 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | 15 Nov 2000 | 15 Nov 2000 |
| 11 | Karnataka | 01 Nov 1956 | 01 Nov 1956 |
| 12 | Kerala | 01 Nov 1956 | 01 Nov 1956 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | 01 Nov 1956 | 01 Nov 1956 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | 01 May 1960 | 01 May 1960 |
| 15 | Manipur | 21 Jan 1972 | 21 Jan 1972 |
| 16 | Meghalaya | 21 Jan 1972 | 21 Jan 1972 |
| 17 | Mizoram | 20 Feb 1987 | 20 Feb 1987 |
| 18 | Nagaland | 01 Dec 1963 | 01 Dec 1963 |
| 19 | Odisha | 01 Apr 1936 | 01 Apr 1936 |
| 20 | Punjab | 01 Nov 1966 | 01 Nov 1966 |
| 21 | Rajasthan | 30 Mar 1949 | 30 Mar 1949 |
| 22 | Sikkim | 16 May 1975 | 16 May 1975 |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | 01 Nov 1956 | 26 Jan 1950 |
| 24 | Telangana | 02 Jun 2014 | 02 Jun 2014 |
| 25 | Tripura | 21 Jan 1972 | 21 Jan 1972 |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | 24 Jan 1950 | 24 Jan 1950 |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | 09 Nov 2000 | 09 Nov 2000 |
| 28 | West Bengal | 20 June 1947 | 26 Jan 1950 |
Indian Union Territories Foundation Day
| No. | Union Territory | Foundation Day | Formation Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 01 Nov 1956 | 01 Nov 1956 |
| 2 | Chandigarh | 01 Nov 1966 | 01 Nov 1966 |
| 3 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu | 26 Jan 2020 | 26 Jan 2020 |
| 4 | Delhi | 01 Nov 1956 | 01 Feb 1992 |
| 5 | Jammu and Kashmir | 31 Oct 2019 | 31 Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Ladakh | 31 Oct 2019 | 31 Oct 2019 |
| 7 | Lakshadweep | 01 Nov 1956 | 01 Nov 1956 |
| 8 | Puducherry | 01 Nov 1954 | 16 Aug 1962 |
Common Foundation Day
| No. | Date | States & Union Territories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Jan | 1) Manipur Day 2) Meghalaya Day 3) Tripura Day |
| 2 | 20 Feb | 1) Arunachal Pradesh Day 2) Mizoram Day |
| 3 | 1st May | 1) Gujarat Day 2) Maharashtra Day |
| 4 | 31 Oct | 1) Jammu & Kashmir Day 2) Ladakh Day |
| 5 | 1st Nov | 1) Andhra Pradesh Day 2) Chhattisgarh Day 3) Haryana Day 4) Karnataka Day 5) Kerala Day 6) Madhya Pradesh Day 7) Punjab Day 8) Tamil Nadu Day 9) Andaman & Nicobar Day 10) Chandigarh Day 11) Delhi Day 12) Lakshadweep Day 13) Puducherry Day |
Related: Quiz On Geography Of India And The World (UPSC Syllabus)
Indian Autonomous Administrative Divisions Day
| No. | State | Autonomous Area | Formation Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assam | 1) Bodoland | 9 Feb 2003 |
| 2) Deori | 2005 | ||
| 3) North Cachar Hills (Dima Hasao) | 1951 | ||
| 4) Karbi Anglong | 23 Jun 1952 | ||
| 5) Mising | 1995 | ||
| 6) Rabha Hasong | 1995 | ||
| 7) Sonowal Kachari | 2005 | ||
| 8) Thengal Kachari | 2005 | ||
| 9) Tiwa Autonomous Council | 1995 | ||
| 10) Koch Rajbanshi Autonomous Council | 1995 | ||
| 2 | Ladakh | 1) Kargil | 1995 |
| 2) Leh | 1995 | ||
| 3 | Manipur | 1) Chandel | 13 May 1974 |
| 2) Churachandpur | 1969 | ||
| 3) Sadar Hills | 1971 | ||
| 4) Senapati | 1971 | ||
| 5) Tamenglong | 1972 | ||
| 6) Ukhul | 1969 | ||
| 4 | Meghalaya | 1) Garo Hills | 1973 |
| 2) Jaintia Hills | 1973 | ||
| 3) Khasi Hills | 1973 | ||
| 5 | Mizoram | 1) Chakma | 29 Apr 1972 |
| 2) Lai | 29 Apr 1972 | ||
| 3) Mara | 29 May 1971 | ||
| 6 | Tripura | Tripura Tribal Areas | 15 Jan 1982 |
| 7 | West Bengal | Gorkhaland | 14 Mar 2012 |
GK Questions On Indian State Foundation Days
1. How many Indian States celebrate 1st November as their Foundation Day?
Answer: 8 Indian States
2. How many Indian Union Territories celebrate 1st November as their Foundation Day?
Answer: 5 Union Territories
3. When is Nagaland Day Celebrated?
a) 1st December
b) 1st May
c) 1st January
d) 1st March
4. When is Himachal Pradesh Day Celebrated?
a) 15 June
b) 15 May
c) 15 July
d) 15 April
5. When is Uttar Pradesh Diwas Celebrated?
a) 24 March
b) 24 January
c) 24 February
d) 24 June
6. When is Telangana Formation Day celebrated?
a) 2nd June
b) 2nd July
c) 2nd September
d) 2nd August
7. When is Assam Foundation Day celebrated?
a) 2nd December
b) 2nd January
c) 2nd October
d) 2nd March
8. Jammu & Kashmir Day and Ladakh Day are celebrated on the same day?
a) 31st September
b) 31st October
c) 31st November
d) 31st December
9. Bodoland Day is celebrated on?
a) 19 February
b) 28 February
c) 10 February
d) 9 February
10. When is Tipraland Day celebrated?
a) 23rd November
b) 23rd March
c) 23rd August
d) 23rd September
| Read More |
- Attorney General Of India (2024 List Updated)
- List Of Important Days And Dates In India (2024 Updated)
- State Symbols Of 28 Indian States And 8 Union Territories
- List Of All Commercial Airports In India (2024 Updated)
- 100+ General Knowledge Questions On Northeast India
