Teachers’ Day 2026: 5 unique facts including Indian connect

Teachers’ Day 2026: Check these 5 lesser-known facts Poorva Gaikwad Mid-Day Lifestyle By Poorva Gaikwad Published Sep 02, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Teachers` Day September 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India to mark the birthday of India’s second President, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was an academician Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin of the day When students wanted to celebrate Dr Radhakrishnan birth in 1962 after he became the president, he suggested observing it as Teachers’ Day to honour educators Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Celebrations in India Schools and colleges across India mark the day with cultural programmes, speeches, activities and special tributes to teachers, to mark their role in society 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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