National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)2026 · Date · History · Messages
Government of India material identifies National Farmers’ Day, also known as Kisan Diwas, on 23 December.
About National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)
National Farmers’ Day, commonly called Kisan Diwas, is observed in India on December 23 to recognize farmers and their contribution to the country.
Government-linked sources state that the observance began in 2001 in honor of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Why National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) matters
The day recognizes the role of farmers in food security, rural livelihoods and the wider economy.
December 23 is Chaudhary Charan Singh’s birth anniversary, connecting the observance with his public association with farmers and rural development.
History of National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)
Indian government material says National Farmers’ Day was announced/started in 2001.
The annual observance is held on December 23, the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Government agencies and public institutions continue to mark Kisan Diwas across India.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Government of India
Official/public-institution material states that the Government of India announced/started National Farmers’ Day in 2001.
First documented observance
Official/public-institution material identifies 2001 as the start year; an exact first-event date beyond the annual December 23 date is not separately asserted.
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.
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How to Observe National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)
Learn about farmers and agricultural conditions in your own region rather than treating Indian agriculture as a single uniform experience.
Recognize farmers, farm workers and agricultural communities with specific, accurate examples.
Use official agricultural resources when sharing scheme, production or policy information.
Support local agricultural education, markets or community initiatives where appropriate.
National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) Facts
Kisan Diwas is observed on December 23 in India.
It is also called National Farmers’ Day.
Government-linked material says the observance began in 2001.
The date is the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.
The reviewed sources do not identify the exact original notification or legal instrument that established the observance.
National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) Messages
National Farmers’ Day is a moment to recognize agricultural work with respect and practical understanding.
May National Farmers’ Day bring attention to the everyday work and long-term needs of farming communities.
Remembering Chaudhary Charan Singh’s birth anniversary while honoring farmers across India on Kisan Diwas.
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.
DD News On Air — Kisan Diwas history (opens in a new tab)
UT Ladakh — Kisan Diwas 2023 (opens in a new tab)
Press Information Bureau, Government of India — National Farmers’ Day (opens in a new tab)
National Government
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Frequently asked questions
When is National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas)?
23 December annually The documented recurrence rule is: 23 December.
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; farmers and agricultural community recognition. 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?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: India; farmers and agricultural community recognition. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
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 2026-09-07.
When is Kisan Diwas?
India observes National Farmers’ Day, or Kisan Diwas, on December 23.
Why is Kisan Diwas on December 23?
The date is the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
When did National Farmers’ Day begin in India?
Government-linked sources state that Kisan Diwas was started 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)
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 D…