Important DaysThursday, 18 June 2026·The Hindu - National
International Yoga Day 2026: PM Modi leads 12th edition in Kolkata with theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'
On June 21, 2026, India marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with PM Narendra Modi in Kolkata and President Droupadi Murmu in Jabalpur.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 21, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations from Red Road in Kolkata, while President Droupadi Murmu took part in the State-level event at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.
Key specifics
- International Day of Yoga is observed every year on June 21, and 2026 marked the 12th edition.
- The 2026 theme was “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” focusing on physical health and mental well-being.
- PM Narendra Modi said June 21 is the longest day on Earth and called yoga the world’s largest community celebration day.
- President Droupadi Murmu performed asanas at the State-level event in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
- The theme highlights active ageing, emotional resilience and improved quality of life through yoga practice.
Exam lens
Important Days / current affairs, June 21, 2014 UN adoption, 12th edition in 2026, theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”; TNPSC may ask the date, theme, and the leaders who led the celebrations.