Kolkata Hosts Main International Day of Yoga 2026 Event

The 12th International Day of Yoga was observed on 21 June 2026 with Kolkata hosting the main national celebration under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”.

The main national celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 was held in Kolkata, West Bengal. The theme for the year was “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, focusing on the role of yoga in physical fitness, mental well-being and healthy ageing. International Day of Yoga is observed every year on 21 June after the United Nations proclaimed the day in 2014. The event is important for questions related to culture, health awareness, international observances and India’s soft power.