National Youth Day | |
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Official name | National Youth Day |
Also called | Vivekananda Jayanti |
Observed by | India and RKM branch centres worldwide |
Liturgical color | Browny Orange |
Significance | Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda |
Begins | 1985[1] |
Date | 12 January |
Next time | 12 January 2025 |
Frequency | Annual |
Started by | Government of India |
National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of a Hindu monk, Swami Vivekananda. In 1984, the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.[2]