General Knowledge

Important National and International Days

Important days are a regular source of one-line questions in SSC, Railway and Banking exams. Fixed-date days include 26 January (Republic Day), 5 June (World Environment Day), 21 June (International Yoga Day) and 2 October (Gandhi Jayanti). Each year also has a theme, so check the latest theme in current affairs.

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

January to June

12 January: National Youth Day. 15 January: Army Day.
24 January: National Girl Child Day. 25 January: National Voters' Day.
26 January: Republic Day. 30 January: Martyrs' Day.
8 March: International Women's Day. 22 March: World Water Day.
7 April: World Health Day. 22 April: Earth Day. 24 April: National Panchayati Raj Day.
1 May: International Labour Day.
5 June: World Environment Day. 21 June: International Yoga Day.

July to December

15 August: Independence Day.
5 September: Teachers' Day. 14 September: Hindi Diwas.
2 October: Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non-Violence. 8 October: Air Force Day.
24 October: United Nations Day.
14 November: Children's Day.
4 December: Navy Day. 10 December: Human Rights Day.

Frequently asked questions

When is National Voters' Day celebrated?

On 25 January, marking the foundation day of the Election Commission of India.

When is International Yoga Day?

On 21 June.

When is Navy Day in India?

On 4 December.