Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on 5 September every year, the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan — philosopher, scholar, and India's second President. On this day, students honour their teachers with wishes, cards, and messages. Here are the best Happy Teachers Day quotes in English and Hindi.
Teachers' Day in India is on 5 September — birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was India's 2nd President and 1st Vice President.
Teachers' Day has been celebrated on 5 September since 1962.
World Teachers' Day (UNESCO) is on 5 October.
Famous quote: 'The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.' — Dr. Radhakrishnan
'Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.' — popular Teachers Day quote.
Why 5 September? • Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on 5 September 1888 • He was India's 2nd President (1962–1967) and 1st Vice President • When students asked to celebrate his birthday, he said: 'Celebrate it as Teachers' Day' • Teachers' Day has been observed on 5 September since 1962
Happy Teachers Day Quotes — English:
Short Wishes — English: • 'Happy Teachers' Day! Thank you for shaping my future.' • 'Wishing you a wonderful Teachers' Day — you are truly inspirational.' • 'To the best teacher — Happy Teachers' Day!'
Happy Teachers Day Quotes — Hindi:
Dr. Radhakrishnan's Famous Quote: 'The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.'
Note: World Teachers' Day is on 5 October (UNESCO). India's Teachers' Day = 5 September.
Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5 September in India because it is the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (born 1888), philosopher and India's 2nd President. When his students wanted to celebrate his birthday, he suggested it be observed as Teachers' Day instead. The tradition has continued since 1962.
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