Central Excise Day is observed in India every February 24 to honor the contributions of the Central Board of Excise and Custom, a government agency established in 1855. This day commemorates the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act in 1944. Celebrations include seminars, workshops, educational and cultural events, awareness programs, competitions, and award ceremonies recognizing the outstanding employees of the excise and customs department. The holiday aims to acknowledge the hard work and accomplishments of the board in managing customs, central excise, service tax, and narcotics duties, as well as preventing smuggling and drug trafficking. Central Excise Day serves to highlight the importance of this agency to the Indian economy.