Pakistan celebrates its freedom on August 14th, while India celebrates its freedom on August 15th. The reason for this difference in dates is rooted in the history of the partition of British India in 1947. The Indian Independence Act, which granted independence to both India and Pakistan, was passed by the British Parliament on July 18, 1947. The act stated that the two countries would become independent at midnight on August 15, 1947. However, due to the time difference between India and Pakistan, Pakistan's independence actually took effect a few hours earlier on August 14th. This is why Pakistan celebrates its freedom a day before India. It's important to note that despite the different dates of celebration, both countries commemorate their independence with great pride and joy.