International Education Day 2026: Like every year, International Education Day is being celebrated today i.e. on 24 January. Education is the basis of life which gives identity to every person. Education is not obtained only from the knowledge hidden in books; education and lessons are available at every turn of life. It gives us the power to think, understand and differentiate between right and wrong.

Education Day reminds us that the foundation of a strong society is laid by schools, teachers and aware students. The beginning of this special day across the world is for those children who are away from education, who did not get any basis of education in their childhood itself. Know about the purpose of International Education Day and its history.

59 countries adopted the journey of Education Day

On December 3, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution recognizing the importance of education. Under this proposal, it was decided to celebrate “International Day of Education”. After this, this day was celebrated globally for the first time on January 24, 2019. So far, 59 member countries have decided to celebrate this important day, which is a big step towards promoting education and highlighting its importance. In today’s era, education is not limited to books only. It is the basis of employment, technology, democracy and social justice.

Know the purpose of this day

The purpose of celebrating International Education Day here depends on many things which are as follows…

• To ensure inclusive and quality education for all.


• Making education a weapon against poverty, inequality and discrimination.


• Making education central to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-4).


• Focus on digital divide, gender inequality and education in war-affected areas.


• Making education not just a degree, but a medium for building character and conscience.

Theme of International Education Day

The theme of International Education Day 2026 to be celebrated on 24 January is “The Power Of Youth in Co-creating Education” That is, the power of youth in the co-construction of education, which emphasizes the vital role of youth as agents of change in shaping inclusive and equitable education for a peaceful future.

Know about special inspirational thoughts to Education Day

You can take inspiration from education by knowing these thoughts to Education Day.

1. Friends, make friends with books.
   
   This relationship never cheats.
   
   Education is that treasure,
   
   Which is no less than spending.
   
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2. Remember this trust of Maulana Azad,
   
   Give every child the right to education.
   
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3. Give every child the right to education,
   
   Only then will India’s future be bright.
   
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4. Education is the light that dispels darkness
   
   And makes a person a human being.
   
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5. The power of the pen is greater than the sword,
   
   Every link of education teaches this.
   
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6. Education is the most beautiful investment of life,
   
   Which returns with interest every day.
   
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