Teacher’s Day 2025 on September 5: Why India celebrates on this date? History, significance, when was 1st Teacher’s Day

Teacher’s Day 2025 in India is celebrated every year on September 5. From history to celebrations, here’s all that you need to know about the special day.

Teacher’s Day 2025: Teachers are the beacons of guidance who influence our journey far beyond the classroom. They instill knowledge, values, and life skills that help us learn, grow, and transform into our best selves. Each year, on September 5, we celebrate Teacher’s Day to honour their invaluable role in our lives.

Why is Teacher’s Day celebrated on September 5?

Teacher’s Day is observed on September 5 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second president of the country, and also a philosopher and an educationalist.

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan dedicated his life to teacher, in the role of a president, an educationalist, an academic and a leader. Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan requested that his birthday should not be observed as a personal celebration, but instead, to be dedicated to honour the teachers of the country.

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In 1962, the Indian government responded to his request and declared September 5 as Teacher’s Day to be observed all over the country every year. Since then, the day is observed to commemorate his birth anniversary and celebrate the teachers and their role in our lives.

Who is Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?

Teacher’s Day is observed in school, colleges and other educational institutions. Students dressing up as teachers and taking class of their juniors is one of the common rituals followed in schools. Teachers also sometimes take up the role of students, to symbolise the mutual bond of learning shared between them.