Important DaysFriday, 9 January 2026·Ministry of External Affairs
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Observed (9 January)
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day) was observed on 9 January, marking Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa to India in 1915; 2026 is a non-convention year.
Key highlights
- Commemorates Gandhi's return from South Africa on 9 January 1915.
- Honours the overseas Indian community's contribution; held biennially since 2015.