Kargil Vijay Diwas is named after the success of Operation Vijay or the Kargil War. It is observed every year on July 26 and the year 2019 will mark the 20th anniversary of India's win in the conflict. Kargil Vijay Diwas marks the success of Operation Vijay wherein brave soldiers of the Indian Army overcame seemingly huge obstacles, hostile terrain, weather, and a strong enemy to win the Kargil war against Pakistan.