Army Day

Army Day is observed on 15/01/2026 in India. It commemorates the day in 1949 Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. The day is typically marked by parades and investiture ceremonies at army command headquarters.

For schools, offices and government bodies, this date often means half-day schedules, special assemblies, or public holidays depending on the state — worth checking your local calendar if you're planning around it.

This page counts down to the date itself, live, down to the second, so you always know exactly how much time is left without doing the maths yourself.