About World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day, or Vishwa Hindi Diwas, is marked on 10 January to promote Hindi around the world. It recalls the first World Hindi Conference, held in Nagpur on 10 January 1975, and is celebrated by Indian missions abroad.
World Hindi Day, also called Vishwa Hindi Diwas, celebrates Hindi as a language spoken and loved far beyond India's borders. It is held on 10 January because the first World Hindi Conference opened in Nagpur on that date in 1975. The Government of India began observing the day in 2006.
The day is different from Hindi Diwas on 14 September, which marks the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as an official language of the Union by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
How it is marked
Indian embassies and missions abroad hold events, poetry sessions and cultural programmes in Hindi. Schools and colleges organise essays, debates, recitations and quizzes, and government offices encourage the use of Hindi in their work. Families and friends share favourite Hindi poems, songs, dohe and film dialogues.
For many Indians living overseas, the day is also a way to stay connected with their roots and pass the language on to children.
What to write
Share a warm wish, and if you like, add a short Hindi line or a favourite couplet.
- Vishwa Hindi Diwas ki shubhkamnayein! Still have the Premchand stories you gave me in class eight.
- On World Hindi Day, thinking of Nani's lullabies. Hindi still sounds like home to me.
- Proud of you for starting the weekend Hindi class at the community centre. The kids abroad are lucky to have you.
How to wish someone on World Hindi Day
pride in Hindi as a global language, and love for its poetry, songs and everyday expressions
Write a few lines in your own words, pick a design and share it as one link on WhatsApp, Instagram or anywhere else. They open an animated card made just for them, with no app and no sign-up.
Language tip: English, Hindi + recipient language.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between World Hindi Day and Hindi Diwas?
World Hindi Day on 10 January promotes Hindi internationally and recalls the first World Hindi Conference of 1975. Hindi Diwas on 14 September marks the Constituent Assembly adopting Hindi as an official language in 1949.
Why is World Hindi Day on 10 January?
The first World Hindi Conference was inaugurated in Nagpur on 10 January 1975, so the day is observed on that anniversary.
How can students celebrate World Hindi Day?
Students can recite Hindi poems, write short essays or stories, take part in debates, or learn about Hindi writers and the language's reach around the world.
When is World Hindi Day in 2026?
World Hindi Day 2026 falls on Saturday, 10 January 2026.
What is World Hindi Day?
World Hindi Day, or Vishwa Hindi Diwas, is marked on 10 January to promote Hindi around the world. It recalls the first World Hindi Conference, held in Nagpur on 10 January 1975, and is celebrated by Indian missions abroad.
Is World Hindi Day a public holiday?
Holiday status for World Hindi Day varies by state, employer and community in India, so check your local holiday list.
How do I wish someone on World Hindi Day?
Focus on pride in hindi as a global language, and love for its poetry, songs and everyday expressions. On Kehdoo you can write a short message, pick a design and share a free animated World Hindi Day card as a single link, with no app or sign-up needed.
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