when is teacher day

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when is teacher day

Teacher's Day is celebrated on different dates depending on the country.

  • The most widely recognized date is World Teachers' Day , which is held annually on October 5 to honor teachers globally. This day was established by UNESCO in 1994 and is observed by many countries around the world, including some that align their national Teachers' Day with this date. In 2025, World Teachers' Day falls on Sunday, October 5.
  • In the United States, Teacher Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Tuesday of the first full week in May , which in 2025 will be on May 6. This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9, 2025).
  • Some countries have their own specific dates, for example, India celebrates Teachers' Day on September 5 in honor of the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Thus, the answer depends on the location, but the most internationally recognized date is October 5 each year.