Martyrs ' Day ( India ) - wikipedia Martyrs ' Day ( India ) In India, there are several days declared as Martyrs ' Day ( at national level also known as Sarvodaya day ). They are named in honour of those who are recognised as martyrs for the nation. Contents 1 30 January 2 23 March 3 21 October 4 17 November 5 19 November 6 References 30 January 30 January is the date observed at the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1948, by Nathuram Godse. On Martyr 's Day the president, the vice president, the prime minister, the defence minister, and the three Service Chiefs gather at the samadhi at Raj Ghat memorial and lay wreaths decorated with multi-colour flowers. The armed forces personnel blow bugles sounding the Last Post. The inter-services contingent reverse arms as a mark of respect. A two - minute silence in memory of Indian martyrs is observed throughout the country at 11 AM. Participants hold all - religion prayers and sing tributes. 23 March The anniversary of the deaths of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru on 23 March, 1931, is declared to be Martyr 's Day. 21 October India observes 21 October, the Police Commemoration Day, 17 November Orissa observes 17 November, the death anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai ( 1865 -- 1928 ), the `` Lion of Punjab '', a leader in the Indian fight for freedom from the British Raj. 19 November The birthday of Rani Lakshmibai, 19 November, 1828, queen of the Maratha - ruled princely state of Jhansi, is observed as Martyrs ' Day in the region, and honours those who gave their lives in the rebellion of 1857, of which she was a leading figure. References Jump up ^ Martyrs ' Day from the Indian government Press Information Bureau Jump up ^ `` The muffled voice of rebellion ''. The Statesman. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2011. Jump up ^ `` Police Commemoration Day ''. India. Banglore. 21 October 2015. Jump up ^ `` Death anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai '' ( PDF ). Government of Orissa. Archived from the original ( pdf ) on 2011 - 11 - 23. Retrieved 2011 - 10 - 13. Jump up ^ `` Rani of Jhansi birthday ''. South Asian Research Centre for Advertisement, Journalism, and Cartoons. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2011. 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Question: when is martyr s day observed at national level in india
Answer: 30 January