Armed Forces Day 2023

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.

There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved.

Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday each June. This year it takes place on Saturday 24 June.

But Armed Forces Day celebrations take place throughout the week, beginning on Monday 19 June when the Armed Forces Day flag is raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country.

Reserves Day on 21 June will also provide an opportunity for the country to recognise our Reserve Forces.

Physical and virtual events are being held across the country to mark this year’s Armed Forces Day.

Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families.

Find your local event!

#SaluteOurForces

Anyone can support the Royal Navy and all of the British Armed Forces no matter where in the world you are, or if you can't get to a local or national event.

Simply use #SaluteOurForces and send us messages, photos or videos of support:

Twitter @RoyalNavy
Instagram @royalnavy
Royal Navy on Facebook

You can even drop us a video of you saluting just as we do in the Royal Navy. Watch this video to see how it's done and see how well you can do!