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Happy Army Day wishes for 15 January: respectful messages saluting the Indian Army for soldiers, veterans, army families and friends in English and Hindi.

101 wishes · 2 languages · Updated October 2026

Formal Army Day (India) wishes (8)

  • On Army Day, we salute the valour, sacrifice and service of the Indian Army.

  • Respectful greetings on Army Day to all serving soldiers, veterans and their families.

  • On 15 January, we remember Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army.

  • We honour the soldiers who laid down their lives in service of the nation.

  • May the Indian Army continue to guard the nation with honour. Best wishes on Army Day.

  • With deep gratitude, we wish the Indian Army a proud Army Day.

  • Army Day reminds us of the price of peace and the people who pay it.

  • Warm Army Day greetings to all ex-servicemen and army families.

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  • Army Day (India) wishes image: Brave hearts, proud nation.
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: May every soldier come home safe to the family waiting with open arms.
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: सभी सैनिकों, पूर्व सैनिकों और उनके परिवारों को सेना दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: Happy Army Day to my friend in olive green. Proud of you, always.
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: May peace on our borders let every soldier rest one day.
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: On Army Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of the Indian Army.
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: Soldiers are brave, kind and disciplined. You can be too!
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: देश की रक्षा करने वाले जवानों को हमारी पूरी टीम का सलाम। सेना दिवस की शुभकामनाएं।
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: With gratitude to every soldier, we wish you a proud Army Day.
  • Army Day (India) wishes image: On 15 January, we remember Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Army.

About Army Day (India)

Army Day is celebrated in India on 15 January. On this day in 1949 General K. M. Cariappa, later Field Marshal, took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

The day honours the soldiers who guard the borders in snow, desert, jungle and sea coast, help in floods and earthquakes, and serve in peacekeeping missions around the world.

There are parades, displays and award ceremonies, and tributes are paid to soldiers who gave their lives. Families of soldiers and veterans share their pride, and many people send a thank-you to someone they know in uniform.

How people celebrate Army Day (India)

  • Army Day parade and displays
  • Gallantry and service awards
  • Wreaths laid at war memorials
  • Thank-you notes to soldiers and veterans

How to wish well

  • Keep wishes respectful and grateful. Leave out jokes and politics.
  • A personal line to a soldier, veteran or army family you know means a lot.
  • Remember the families too: they wait, move often and live with worry.

Questions about Army Day (India)

When is Army Day in India?

Army Day is on 15 January every year.

Why is Army Day celebrated on 15 January?

On 15 January 1949 General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

What do you say on Army Day?

Say "Happy Army Day" and thank the soldiers for their service. In Hindi, "Sena Diwas ki hardik shubhkamnayein".

Is Army Day a public holiday?

No. It is marked with parades and ceremonies, but it is not a public holiday.

Which other forces have their own day?

Navy Day is on 4 December and Air Force Day on 8 October.

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