Indian Coast Guard Day: When and why is Indian Coast Guard Day celebrated? The Indian Coast Guard celebrates its foundation day on 1 February every year. This year Indian Coast Guard Day 2021 will be celebrated on 1 February Monday. The Indian Coast Guard is always ready to defend India on Indian borders. The Indian Coast Guard is an armed force, which always protects the beaches. The Indian Coast Guard was established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978. Laws related to the sea are under the Indian Coast Guard. The Indian Coast Guard is headed by