Last Updated on: August 17, 2026
National Hindi Day, popularly known as Hindi Diwas, on 14 September
Hindi Diwas also known as National Hindi Day is celebrated in India on 14 September every year. It marks the historic day in 1949 when the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi in the Devanagari script as one of the official languages of the Union.
Significance and Celebration
- Cultural Pride: The day honors the cultural heritage and literary value of the Hindi language.
- National Unity: It highlights how a shared language connects diverse communities across India.
- School Activities: Schools and colleges host debates, poetry recitations, essay writing, and speeches.
- Government Awards: The government presents honors like the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar and Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar for outstanding contributions to Hindi.
- World Hindi Day: Note that Hindi Diwas (September 14) is different from World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas), which is celebrated globally on January 10.
