YMA Day2026 · Date · History
Young Mizo Association history dates its founding to 15 June 1935; Mizoram government sources continue to mark 15 June as YMA Foundation Day, and reviewed state holiday calendars list YMA Day.
About YMA Day
YMA Day is observed on 15 June in Mizoram and marks the foundation anniversary of the Young Mizo Association (YMA).
Central YMA dates the organization’s founding in Aizawl to 15 June 1935, and Mizoram government communications continue to mark the anniversary on that date.
Why YMA Day matters
The day centers on the history and community-service role of the Young Mizo Association, one of Mizoram’s major voluntary organizations.
Government holiday calendars reviewed for this project list YMA Day, but calendar treatment can be edition-specific; the recurring anniversary itself is anchored to the organization’s 15 June founding date.
History of YMA Day
The Young Mizo Association was founded on 15 June 1935 under its earlier name, Young Lushai Association.
The organization later became known as the Young Mizo Association.
Mizoram government material in 2026 marked the 91st YMA Foundation Day on 15 June.
Reviewed Mizoram government holiday material also lists YMA Day, while the guide keeps annual holiday administration separate from the historical anniversary date.
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.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
How to Observe YMA Day
Learn about YMA’s history and community-service programmes from Central YMA and Mizoram government sources.
Follow current YMA or Mizoram government notices for anniversary programmes.
Use current state-government calendars when planning around public-office or workplace closures.
Explore the role of voluntary community organizations in Mizoram’s civic life.
Treat the 15 June anniversary as stable, while checking the relevant year’s official calendar for administrative holiday details.
YMA Day Facts
YMA Day falls on 15 June.
Central YMA dates its founding to 15 June 1935.
The organization began as the Young Lushai Association.
Mizoram government communications continue to mark the foundation anniversary.
Reviewed state calendars list YMA Day, but holiday administration should be checked for the relevant year.
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.
- Confirm the date again before carrying it into a new year.
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.
Government of Mizoram DIPR — Government Holidays 2025 (opens in a new tab)
State Government
Lok Bhavan Mizoram — 91st YMA Foundation Day, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
State Government
Central Young Mizo Association — organization history (opens in a new tab)
Official Organizer
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is YMA Day?
15 June annually The documented recurrence rule is: 15 June.
Does YMA Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is YMA Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Mizoram, India / Young Mizo Association foundation-day observance; listed as a state holiday in reviewed Mizoram calendars. 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 YMA Day?
The documented basis is: Young Mizo Association history dates its founding to 15 June 1935; Mizoram government sources continue to mark 15 June as YMA Foundation Day, and reviewed state holiday calendars list YMA Day.. Supporting evidence includes Lok Bhavan Mizoram — 91st YMA Foundation Day, 2026. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is YMA Day international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to India. Its fuller verified scope is: Mizoram, India / Young Mizo Association foundation-day observance; listed as a state holiday in reviewed Mizoram calendars.
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 2026-10-01.
When is YMA Day?
YMA Day is observed on 15 June, the foundation anniversary of the Young Mizo Association.
What does YMA stand for?
YMA stands for Young Mizo Association.
When was the organization founded?
Central YMA dates its founding in Aizawl to 15 June 1935.
Is YMA Day a public holiday in Mizoram?
Reviewed Mizoram government holiday calendars list YMA Day. Because administrative holiday schedules are issued by edition, check the current official calendar for closure details.
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