Teachers’ Day is celebrated on different dates depending on the country, but the main global observance, World Teachers’ Day , is on 5 October every year.

Key dates at a glance

  • World Teachers’ Day (international): 5 October every year.
  • United States – National Teacher Day / Teacher Appreciation Day: Tuesday of the first full week in May (in 2026, that’s 5 May).
  • India – Teachers’ Day: 5 September every year, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
  • Singapore – Teachers’ Day: first Friday of September.

If you tell me your country, I can narrow it down specifically for you.