Armed Forces Flag Day as it was kept in 2018.
Next date: 7 December 2026Armed Forces Flag Day 2018
Friday, 7 December 2018, in Ahmedabad
ObservanceIndia · National days
Panchang on the day
7
Friday
New Moon
until 12:50
Scorpio
- નNa
- યYa
- Sunrise
- 07:06
- Sunset
- 17:55
- Moonrise
- 06:54
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha
- until 06:06 next day
- Yoga
- Dhriti
- until 21:05
- Karana
- Naga
- until 12:50
- Rahu Kalam 11:09 to 12:31
- Yamaganda 15:13 to 16:34
- Abhijit muhurat 12:09 to 12:52
Why this date
Every year on 7 December
In short
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7 December to honour the personnel of India's Army, Navy and Air Force and to support serving members, veterans and their families.
The story
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7 December to honour the personnel of India's Army, Navy and Air Force and to support serving members, veterans and their families. The observance began after independence, when the Government decided in 1949 to dedicate a day to public participation in the welfare of the armed forces community. Small flag symbols and contribution campaigns became a familiar part of the day, linking remembrance with practical assistance. Funds raised through the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund support welfare, rehabilitation and related programmes for ex-servicemen, war widows and dependants. The day therefore carries two connected messages: gratitude to those who serve under difficult and dangerous conditions, and a civic responsibility to support families whose lives have been shaped by military service.
Why it matters
Honours India's service personnel and connects remembrance with voluntary support for veterans, disabled ex-servicemen, widows and dependants.
What people do
Wear or distribute symbolic flag tokens where authorised, hold remembrance programmes and donate voluntarily through verified Armed Forces Flag Day Fund channels.
Told differently elsewhere
Observed across India on 7 December since 1949; state and district Sainik Welfare offices may organise local collections and events.
Questions people ask
- When is Armed Forces Flag Day in 2018?
- On Friday, 7 December 2018 in India.
