Navy Day (India)

Navy Day
The three chiefs paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on Navy Day 2015
StatusActive
Date(s)4 December
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)India
CountryIndia
Next event4 December 2024
Theme for 2023 is:
Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain[1]
A demonstration by MARCOS during Navy Day 2018

Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country. 4 December was chosen as on that day in 1971, during Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, defeating Pakistani Navy.[2][3] On this day, those killed in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 are also remembered.[4]

Beating Retreat and Tattoo ceremony on Navy Day 2018

During the days leading up to Navy Day, during Navy Week and the days prior to that, various events take place such as an open sea swimming competition, ships are open for visitors and school children, there is a veteran sailors lunch, performances by the Naval Symphonic Orchestra take place, an Indian Navy Inter School Quiz Competition happens, a Navy Half Marathon as well as an air display for school children and the beating retreat and tattoo ceremonies happen.[5][6]

  1. ^ "Navy Day 2023: History, theme, significance and celebrations". MoneyControl. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Here's the story behind Navy Day – 4th of December". The Economic Times. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  3. ^ Mehta, Sulogna (26 November 2016). "Naval ships showcase their strength during Day at Sea". The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Here's Why December 4 Is Celebrated As The Navy Day In India". Outlook India. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Western Naval Command | Navy Week – 2019 Activities". Indian Navy. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  6. ^ "Navy Day 2015 Celebrations-Open Sea Swimming Competition". Indian Navy. Retrieved 11 November 2019.