September 5
Teacher's Day
India celebrates Teachersā Day on September 5, every year. A month later, on October 5, World Teachers' Day, also known as International Teachersā Day, is observed. The Teachersā Day celebrations take place on September 5 across India, to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. World Teachersā Day is celebrated to honour teachers for their accomplishments, efforts, and contribution to society as well as to the lives of their students.
India celebrates Teachersā Day on September 5, every year. A month later, on October 5, World Teachers' Day, also known as International Teachersā Day, is observed. The Teachersā Day celebrations take place on September 5 across India, to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. World Teachersā Day is celebrated to honour teachers for their accomplishments, efforts, and contribution to society as well as to the lives of their students.
World Teachersā Day 2022: Theme
This year, the theme for World Teachersā Day is ātransformation of education begins with teachersā. A joint message from officials of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), ILO (International Labour Organisation) and Education International reads, āToday, on World Teachersā Day, we celebrate the critical role of teachers in transforming learnersā potential by ensuring they have the tools they need to take responsibility for themselves, for others and for the planet. We call on countries to ensure that teachers are trusted and recognised as knowledge producers, reflective practitioners, and policy partners.