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World Teachers' Day 2026: The 5 October Theme, 60 Years of the UNESCO Recommendation and Why India Celebrates Teachers on 5 September Instead

World Teachers' Day falls today, 5 October 2026, marking 60 years since the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation on the status of teachers. This year's theme, set by UNESCO, is Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures. What the day is for, how it is observed and why India has its own date.