National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)2026 · Date · History · Messages
ICAR states that Kisan Diwas is observed annually on 23 December and commemorates Chaudhary Charan Singh’s birth anniversary; Press Information Bureau likewise identifies National Farmers Day/Kisan Diwas as an annual 23 December observance in India.
About National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)
National Farmers’ Day in India, widely known as Kisan Diwas, is observed every year on 23 December. The date commemorates the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh and recognises the contribution of farmers to food security, rural livelihoods and the wider economy.
Government sources state that the observance began in 2001. Indian Council of Agricultural Research institutions continue to mark 23 December with farmer-focused programmes, demonstrations, discussions and outreach.
Why National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) matters
Kisan Diwas is an appreciation and public-policy observance centred on farmers and agriculture. Official material uses the day to recognise farmers’ contribution while also discussing productivity, research, extension, sustainability, resilience and rural development.
The historical reason for the date is specific: 23 December is the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, whose public life is strongly associated with agrarian and rural issues.
History of National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)
Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth Prime Minister, was born on 23 December 1902. Government and agricultural-institution material links National Farmers’ Day directly to his birth anniversary.
Government sources state that in 2001 the Government of India designated or began observing 23 December as National Farmers’ Day/Kisan Diwas in his honour.
ICAR institutions now observe Kisan Diwas annually on 23 December through farmer-scientist interaction, training, demonstrations and discussion of agricultural technologies and challenges. The exact programme and yearly theme can change.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Government of India
A Government of India/UT administration source states that in 2001 the Government of India announced 23 December to be celebrated as National Farmers’ Day.
First documented observance
Government broadcasting and administration sources state that Kisan Diwas/National Farmers’ Day has been observed since 2001.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
6 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Farmer Day, Farmers’ Day, National Farmers Day, Kisan Diwas
How to Observe National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)
Learn how food reaches your area from farm to market and identify the farming, storage, transport and pricing steps involved.
Attend or organise a farmer-scientist, extension or community discussion focused on a locally relevant agricultural problem.
Read about Chaudhary Charan Singh’s work on agrarian issues using reliable historical and government sources.
Use the day to recognise farmers without romanticising agricultural work; include practical discussion of risk, markets, climate, labour, water and technology.
National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) Facts
National Farmers’ Day/Kisan Diwas in India is observed on 23 December.
The date is the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Government sources state that the observance dates from 2001.
ICAR describes Kisan Diwas as an annual observance recognising farmers’ contribution to food security, rural livelihoods and national development.
Annual themes and local programmes vary and should be verified for the relevant year.
National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) Messages
On National Farmers’ Day, may farmers’ knowledge, labour and resilience be recognised with respect and practical support.
Wishing farming communities a meaningful Kisan Diwas and continued progress in productivity, sustainability, income security and access to useful technology.
May National Farmers’ Day encourage deeper understanding of the people, science, infrastructure and natural resources behind every harvest.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh — Kisan Diwas / 2001 Government designation (opens in a new tab)
Akashvani News — Kisan Diwas observed since 2001 (opens in a new tab)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research — Farmers’ Day 2023 (opens in a new tab)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research — Kisan Diwas 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research — Kisan Diwas observed annually on 23 December (opens in a new tab)
National Agriculture Institution
Press Information Bureau — National Farmers Day / Kisan Diwas (opens in a new tab)
National Government Corroboration
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Frequently asked questions
When is National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)?
23 December The documented recurrence rule is: 23 December each year in India..
Does National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: India / farmer-recognition observance commemorating former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)?
The reviewed sources identify Government of India as the proclaiming or establishing body.
Is National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to India. Its fuller verified scope is: India / farmer-recognition observance commemorating former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-11.
When is National Farmers’ Day in India?
National Farmers’ Day, or Kisan Diwas, is observed every year on 23 December.
Why is Kisan Diwas on 23 December?
The date commemorates the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
When did India begin observing National Farmers’ Day?
Government sources state that the observance began in 2001.
Other observances on December 23
These observances are also listed on December 23, 2026.
HumanLight
HumanLight’s official organization identifies 23 December as the holiday and maintains current information about secular humanist celebration.
National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)
Government of India material identifies National Farmers’ Day, also known as Kisan Diwas, on 23 December.