Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General Kodandera M. Cariappa's (later who became Field Marshal ) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949.

[1][2] The day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters.

[3] On 15 January 2023, India celebrated its 75th Indian Army Day in Bengaluru.

[8][9] Military hardware, numerous contingents and a combat display are part of the parade.

[8] In 2020, Captain Tania Shergill became the first female officer to command an Army Day parade.