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, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel.[1][2] On the day, those killed in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 are also remembered.[3]

Navy Day
Homage ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti on Navy Day 2015 (02).JPG
The three chiefs paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on Navy Day 2015
StatusActive
Date(s)4 December
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Pan-India
CountryIndia
Next event4 December 2019
Theme for 2019 is:
Indian Navy - Silent, Strong and Swift
A demonstration by MARCOS during Navy day 2018.
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 [water swimming|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