Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026: Date, Significance & National Youth Day Celebrations

• Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026 will be observed on Friday, January 9, marking his 163rd birth anniversary as per the Hindu Samvat Calendar.
• The Jayanti celebrates Swami Vivekananda, a key figure in Sanatan Dharma, Vedanta philosophy, and a national youth inspiration.
• Since 1985, January 12 is celebrated as National Youth Day by the Government of India, honoring his contributions to youth empowerment.
• Born in Kolkata in 1863, he founded Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, and Ramakrishna Math, and introduced Indian spirituality globally at the 1893 Chicago Parliament of Religions.
• The day serves as a reminder to follow discipline, strengthen moral values, serve humanity, and embrace cultural roots.

Why It Matters: Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2026 honors a spiritual leader whose teachings inspire youth and reinforce India's heritage.