PM Modi is expected to visit Delhi’s SRCC on September 5 for its centenary celebrations and interact with students on Teachers’ Day.

Know the important events, famous births and deaths on September 5, along with the history and significance of Teachers’ Day in India.

The Education Ministry will organise digital and on-ground Teachers’ Day initiatives highlighting teachers’ role in Viksit Bharat 2047.

President Droupadi Murmu will confer National Teachers Awards 2026 on 82 teachers, including 48 school teachers, on September 5.

Teachers’ Day in India is observed every year on September 5 to honour teachers and commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the country’s first Vice President and second President. In 2026, Teachers’ Day will be celebrated on Saturday, September 5.Teachers’ Day is an occasion to recognise the contribution of educators in shaping students’ academic journeys, values and future aspirations. Schools and educational institutions across India typically mark the day with cultural programmes, speeches, competitions, appreciation ceremonies and activities organised by students.