Stand down means to go off duty or relax from a state of readiness, particularly in a military situation.

Stand down may also refer to:

  • Irish Stand Down, a form of bare-knuckle boxing
  • "Stand Down", a 2013 song by Little Mix from Salute

See also

  • "Stand Down, Margaret", a song by Elvis Costello and the Attractions on the 1983 album Punch the Clock
  • Stand Down Soldier, a 2014 film directed by Jeryl Prescott
  • "Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret", a song by The Beat from the 1980 album I Just Can't Stop It
  • Operation Stand Down, an event featuring resources for homeless American military veterans