Navy Day

Category: Military
Navy Day in India in 2024
Image: Homage ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti on Navy Day 2015. from Indian Navy. CC0

About Navy Day

How long until Navy Day?
Navy Day .
Dates of Navy Day
2025 India Thursday, December 4thNavy Day
2024 India Wednesday, December 4thNavy Day
2023 India Monday, December 4thNavy Day
2022 India Sunday, December 4thNavy Day
2021 India Saturday, December 4thNavy Day
Summary
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Navy Day in India

Navy Day in India is observed on December 4th. It celebrates the achievements and role of the naval force to the country and to give respect to the Indian naval force.

The date commemorates the start of Operation Trident during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. During Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel. On this day, those killed in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 are also remembered.

Similar Observances

Read more about Indian Air Force Day

Indian Air Force Day

The Air Force Day is celebrated every year on October 8, the day Indian Air Force was officially established in 1932.

Read More
Read more about Vijay Diwas

Vijay Diwas

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Vijay Diwas in India.

Read More
Explore more Military holidays

Other Observances on December 4th 2024

Read more about National Unity Day

National Unity Day

Commemorates a speech in 1991 by King Bhumibol which asked people to value knowledge, love and unity.

Read More
Read more about National Cookie Day

National Cookie Day 🍪

Indulge your senses this National Cookie Day with recipes, baking tips, and sweet traditions to celebrate the joy cookies bring.

Read More
Read more about National Dice Day

National Dice Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Dice Day

Read More
All events on December 4th 2024