Senior Citizen Day 2026: Learn 5 important facts

Senior Citizen Day 2026: Learn 5 important facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Aug 20, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

National Senior Citizen Day Every year, Senior Citizen Day 2026 is observed on August 21 in the US, and now around the world to raise awareness about the issues that affect older people Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

History of the day The day was officially designated in 1988 by the former president of the USA, Ronald Reagan on August 19 that year, and it was observed on August 21 Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Age of a senior citizen A senior citizen is anybody who is 60 years and above, till the age of 79 years, following which, they turn into super senior citizens Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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