18th Kargil Vijay Diwas: 10 things you should know about the success of Operation Vijay 18th Kargil Vijay Diwas: 10 things you should know about the success of Operation Vijay Kargil Vijay Diwas Is Named After The Success Of Operation Vijay. Kargil Vijay Diwas Is Celebrated On 26 July Every Year In Honour Of The Kargil War's Heroes. News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Neha Singh | Updated on: 26 Jul 2017, 08:11:52 AM New Delhi: India is celebrating 18th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Wednesday. On this day Indian Armed Forces declared victory over Pakistani troops and militants in the Kargil war on 26 July, 1999.. Kargil Vijay Diwas is named after the success of Operation Vijay. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year in honour of the Kargil War's Heroes. This day is celebrated in the Kargil - Dras sector and the national capital New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India, pays homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate every year. Functions are also organized all over the country to commemorate the contribution of the Armed forces.