On what day do countries around the world celebrate teachers' day?

Since 1994, UNESCO has chosen October 5th every year to honor teachers around the world. Many countries recognize October 5th as Teachers' Day such as Bulgaria, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Qatar... but each country will choose its own day to honor and show gratitude to teachers. Currently, more than 100 countries celebrate Teachers' Day.

Vietnam

At the request of the Education sector, in September 1982, the Council of Ministers (now the Government) issued a Decision choosing November 20 as Vietnamese Teachers' Day.

On November 20, 1982, the first Vietnamese Teachers' Day was solemnly celebrated nationwide. Since then, this has not only been a traditional day for the education sector, but has become a festival for the entire population, because almost every family has members of school age, or adults themselves have gone to school and have former teachers whom they always respect.

On Vietnamese Teachers’ Day, students and parents often visit their teachers with bouquets of flowers and souvenirs to express their feelings. Many departments and organizations also share the joy and gratitude to those who have contributed their efforts and enthusiasm to the cause of educating people.

America

On March 7, 1980, for the first time, the United States had a national day to honor teachers.

In 1994, the National Education Association (NEA) designated the first Tuesday of May as National Teachers' Day. The first week of May is also considered National Teachers' Week.

On this occasion, students often give teachers postcards, flowers and souvenirs to show respect and gratitude to those who have imparted knowledge to them.

China

Teachers' Day in China originated at the National Central University in 1931. It was then adopted by the central government of the Republic of China in 1932.

Teachers' Day was re-adopted by China in 1985 and changed to September 10th until now. Nowadays, many Chinese people want to move this holiday to September 28th, the birthday of Confucius.

China is an Eastern country with many unique cultural features, which respects the tradition of "remembering the source of the water you drink". Many generations of students as well as parents always remember the merits of the sages who built and laid the foundation for their education industry such as Lao Tzu, Confucius, and Trang Tu.

India

Since 1962, India has chosen September 5 - the birthday of the country's second prime minister - doctor of philosophy Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888 -1975), as the day to honor those working in the education sector.

On this day, students and teachers still go to school, but learning activities are replaced by celebrations as well as visits and thanks from students to those who taught them.

Korea

South Korea celebrates teachers on May 15 every year. Korean Teachers' Day originated in 1963 when a group of Red Cross youth visited their sick former teachers in a hospital.

Initially, the Korean government set the date for the celebration of teachers on May 26, but in 1965 it was changed to May 15. However, there was a period (1973-1982) when Korea did not celebrate Teachers' Day.

On Korean Teachers' Day, classes usually end early and students often give their teachers carnations and other souvenirs.

Thailand

In Thailand, Teachers' Day is celebrated on January 16. On this day, all schools give students a day off to organize cultural performances to celebrate.

Thais believe that every profession has a teacher, so a ceremony with a strong religious tone is needed to honor teachers. Many schools even organize monks to pray for all teachers, and students offer flowers to their teachers on Thai Teachers' Day.

Russia

During the period 1965 - 1994, Russian Teachers' Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October. Starting in 1994, Russia chose October 5 - World Teachers' Day to honor teachers in Russia.

On this day, schools organize many cultural performances to celebrate, students enthusiastically participate in plays or dances. Some localities also organize awards for teachers. On a personal level, many students choose to write letters to current or former teachers to express their gratitude.

Iran

In Iran, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on May 2nd every year. This day is to commemorate Iranian Professor Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari. He was a famous writer and teacher ahead of his time. This holiday is held on the same day as his death. On Teachers’ Day, students in Iran will give flowers to their teachers, to honor those who work in the precious education profession.

Malaysia

Every year on 16th May, Teachers Day in Malaysia is celebrated with great enthusiasm and anticipation across the country.

Teachers' Day in Malaysia originated in 1956, when the Malaysian Federal Legislative Commission received the submissions from the country's Education Commission, known as the Razak Report. After consideration, Malaysia approved the choice of May 16 every year to celebrate the day to honor teachers in the country.