A special function was organised at Army Pavilion in Tundikhel on the occasion. NA soldiers displayed parades and feu de joie, march pass, military drill and air formation and band display at Tundikhel to mark the day.

President Ram Baran Yadav, Vice President Paramananda Jha, PM Sushil Koirala, CA Chairman Subash Chandra Nembang and various high ranking government officials, chiefs of security bodies and heads of diplomatic missions in Nepal observed the programmes at Tundikhel.

Nepal Army has been celebrating the army day on Shivaratri festival since 2047 BS. Prior to that, the day was observed on Ghode Jatra festival.