Navy Day in Russia is celebrated on the last Sunday in July, with the next observance occurring on July 26, 2026. This holiday originated in the Soviet Union, where it was established in 1939 and initially celebrated on July 24. In 1980, the date was moved to the last Sunday of July. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the holiday was discontinued but was reinstated in 2003 by President Vladimir Putin as an official memorial day for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Navy Day is primarily observed in port cities and is marked by official ceremonies, flag hosting, parades, open-air concerts, and fireworks displays. The Russian Navy, established in its current form in 1992, traces its origins back to Peter the Great's creation of the first regular Russian Navy in 1696.