| Year + Date / Day | Theme / First Celebrated | Recent Observation / Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 – January 12 – National Youth Day | - Nation paid homage to Swami Vivekananda. - Tributes by President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi. - Focus on inner strength, self-discipline, service. | |
| 2026 – January 24 – National Girl Child Day | First observed: 2008 | - Celebrated nationwide. - Focus on rights, education, health, nutrition of girls. - Linked with Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (2015). |
| 2025 – January 25 – National Voters’ Day | Theme: Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure | - 15th National Voters’ Day. - PM Modi wished citizens; President attended function. - Best Electoral Practices Awards given. |
| 2026 – January 26 – Republic Day | - 77th Republic Day celebrated by Indian diaspora in UAE. - Linked with adoption of Constitution. | |
| 2026 – January 28 – International Data Privacy Day | First designated: 2006 | - Awareness on data protection & privacy. - Linked with Convention 108. - India context: DPDP Act 2023, Rules 2025. |
| 2026 – February 1 – Indian Coast Guard Raising Day | - 50th Raising Day. - PM Modi praised role in maritime security & disaster response. | |
| 2025 – February 4 – World Cancer Day | Theme: United by Unique | - Part of 2025–2027 campaign. - Focus on customised cancer care. |
| 2026 – February 4 – World Cancer Day | Theme: United by Unique | - Observed globally. - Govt highlighted cancer care units, screening, medicine relief. |
| 2026 – February 13 – World Radio Day | Theme: Radio and AI: AI is a tool, not a voice UNESCO: 2011, UNGA: 2012 | - Marks UN Radio (1946). - Conclave by Akashvani + UNESCO. - Focus on AI support, not replacement. |
| 2026 – February 28 – National Science Day | Theme: Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat | - Commemorates Raman Effect (C.V. Raman). - National event at Vigyan Bhawan. |
| 2026 – March 4 – GSI Foundation Day | - 176th Foundation Day. - Role in mineral exploration & geoscience. | |
| 2026 – March 8 – International Women’s Day | Theme: Rights, Justice, Action for ALL Women and Girls UN: 1977 | - Celebrations led by President Murmu. - Shakti Walk organised. - Focus on gender equality. |
| 2026 – March 13 – Women’s Day (Railways Ministry) | - Celebrated by Railways Ministry. - Activities: yoga, awards, cultural events. | |
| 2026 – March 22 – Bihar Foundation Day | Theme: Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar | - 114th Foundation Day. - Bihar formed in 1912. - Celebrations at Patna. |
| 2025 – May 31 – World No Tobacco Day | Theme: Unmasking the Appeal First observed: 1987 | - WHO initiative. - Focus on hidden dangers of tobacco products. |
| 2025 – June 1 – World Milk Day | - Highlights milk importance & livelihood. - India as largest producer. | |
| 2025 – June 15 – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | Theme: Addressing Abuse of Older Adults in Long Term Care Facilities | - Focus on elder abuse awareness. - Mentioned Elder Line 14567. |
| 2025 – June 25 – Samvidhan Hatya Divas | - Marks 50 years of Emergency (1975). - Observed across multiple states. | |
| 2025 – June 29 – National Statistics Day | Theme: 75 Years of NSS | - Birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis. - Coin & publications released. |
| 2025 – September 23 – Ayurveda Day | - Date officially fixed as 23 Sept. - Earlier observed on Dhanteras. | |
| 2025 – October 8 – Air Force Day | - 93rd IAF Day. - Highlight: Operation Sindoor. | |
| 2025 – October 16 – World Spine Day | Theme: Invest in Your Spine for a Healthier Future | - Focus on spinal health & prevention. |
| 2025 – December 19 – Goa Liberation Day | - 64th Liberation Day. - Honours freedom fighters & Goa’s liberation. |
| Year + Date / Day | Theme / First Celebrated | Recent Observation / Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 – April 18 – World Heritage Day | Theme: Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 years of ICOMOS Actions Initiated: 1982 by ICOMOS Adopted by UNESCO: 1983 | - Also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites. - Highlights protection of heritage from disasters and conflicts. - Article noted India’s 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and recent addition of Moidams in July 2024. - Mentioned India’s heritage efforts such as Adopt a Heritage 2.0, NMMA digitisation, and hosting the 46th World Heritage Committee Session in July 2024. |
| 2025 – April 21 – Civil Services Day | - Marked as the 17th Civil Services Day. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to address civil servants at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. - Occasion commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 1947 address to probationers of Administrative Service Officers. - PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration to be conferred. | |
| 2025 – April 25 – World Malaria Day | Theme: Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite | - Observed annually to raise awareness about malaria. - MoS Health Anupriya Patel marked the day and reiterated commitment to malaria-free India. - India aims for zero indigenous cases by 2027 and malaria elimination by 2030. - Report cited WHO data on India’s decline in malaria cases and deaths. |
| 2025 – June 21 – International Day of Yoga | Theme: Yoga for One Earth, One Health UNGA recognition: 11 December 2014 First celebrated: 2015 | - Marked as the 11th International Day of Yoga. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead national event from Visakhapatnam. - Massive participation planned under Yoga Sangam. - Theme links human health, environmental sustainability, and planetary well-being. - Ministry of Ayush rolled out 10 Signature Events for the 10-year milestone. |
| 2025 – June 25 – Samvidhan Hatya Divas | - Observed across India on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975. - Programmes held in Punjab, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Sikkim and Nagaland. - Presented as remembrance of the Emergency period and warning against misuse of power in democracy. | |
| 2025 – August 7 – National Handloom Day | First declared / celebrated: 2015 | - Marked as the 11th National Handloom Day. - August 7 chosen in memory of the Swadeshi Movement launched on 7 August 1905. - Recognises contribution of the weaving community to socio-economic development. - Article highlighted schemes like NHDP, RMSS, and MUDRA loans for weavers. |
| 2025 – October 2 – International Day of Non-Violence | Proclaimed by UN: 2007 | - Observed globally on Mahatma Gandhi’s 156th birth anniversary. - Linked with Gandhi Jayanti in India. - Highlights Gandhi’s message of peace, tolerance, truth, and non-violence. - Article connected the day with national initiatives inspired by Gandhian ideals such as Swachh Bharat Mission, DAY-NRLM, SVAMITVA, Khadi, and MGNREGA. |
| 2025 – November 12 – Public Service Broadcasting Day | Declared in: 2000 | - Observed every year on 12 November. - Marks Mahatma Gandhi’s historic radio address in 1947 from Broadcasting House, New Delhi. - Since 2000, Akashvani has marked the occasion with special programmes. - Article also mentioned the dedication of ‘Bapu Studio’ in 2023 during the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat. |
| 2025 – December 4 – International Cheetah Day | - Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the day. - Highlighted progress of Project Cheetah. - Article noted India had 32 cheetahs as of December 2025, including 21 born in India. - Mentioned presence in Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. | |
| 2025 – December 24 – National Consumer Day | Theme: Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice | - Observed to reaffirm commitment to consumer rights and grievance redressal. - Commemorates presidential assent to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. - Article highlighted Consumer Protection Act, 2019, e-Jagriti launch on 1 January 2025, National Consumer Helpline 2.0, and digital justice reforms. |
| 2026 – January 10 – World Hindi Day | On this day in 2006: First World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur | - Observed every year to promote Hindi abroad and on international platforms. - Marked by Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Missions abroad. - Event addressed by MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. - PM Modi’s message stressed growing global interest in Hindi due to India’s rise. |
| 2026 – January 12 – National Youth Day | - Observed annually on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary. - Article used the day to review India’s youth empowerment ecosystem. - Mentioned initiatives such as MY Bharat, NSS, Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue, Skill India, PMKVY, NAPS, PM-SETU, Startup India, and PMMY. - Framed as a checkpoint for India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 youth strategy. |