# National Youth Day 2027: Date and Rituals

> National Youth Day 2027 is on Tuesday, 12 January. National Youth Day is the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, kept to inspire the youth of India.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/national-youth-day

## About this day

Why it is kept and where it comes from

About this day

National Youth Day is the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, kept to inspire the youth of India.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Swami Vivekananda was born on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata. His teachings on strength, service and self-confidence have inspired generations, and the Government of India has kept his birthday as National Youth Day since 1985.

## How the day is observed

1. 1 Step 1 Youth conventions, speeches and essay competitions.
2. 2 Step 2 Cultural programmes and service activities in schools, colleges and the Ramakrishna Mission.
3. 3 Step 3 Reading and discussing his Chicago address of 1893.