Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 at Kolkata’s historic Red Road on Sunday, June 21. The event is expected to witness participation from thousands of Yoga enthusiasts at the venue and millions more joining virtually from across India and around the world. International Yoga Day 2026 (IDY 2026) will be celebrated globally tomorrow.
The celebrations, organised by the Ministry of Ayush, will commence at 5 a.m., with the Prime Minister leading the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP). The event aims to reinforce Yoga’s role as a global movement promoting health, harmony and collective well-being.
This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” (स्वस्थ आयु के लिए योग), focuses on encouraging Yoga as a lifelong practice to support healthy, active and dignified ageing. The theme highlights Yoga’s contribution to preventive healthcare by enhancing physical fitness, mental resilience and emotional well-being. It also highlights the importance of adopting Yoga as a lifelong practice for healthy, active and dignified ageing.
The main event of International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held at the historic Red Road in Kolkata in West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation .The national celebration at Red Road will begin at 5:00 AM, with the participation of thousands of Yoga enthusiasts at the venue, while millions of citizens are expected to join virtually from across India and abroad. The event will reaffirm Yoga’s growing role as a global movement promoting health, harmony and collective well-being. Participants attending the Kolkata event will also be introduced to Ayush Aahar, promoting the message of holistic health and wellness.
Pertinently, the Ministry of Culture is organising special Yoga celebrations across 100 iconic locations in the country, connecting India’s rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks and Yoga traditions. As part of this initiative, major celebrations will be held at twelve prominent locations, including Red Fort in New Delhi, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, Konark in Odisha, Hampi in Karnataka, Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, Mumbai in Maharashtra, Nalanda in Bihar, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, Leh in Ladakh, Hyderabad in Telangana and Silchar in Assam.
Ahead of the celebrations, the Ministry of Ayush’s Yoga Sangam Portal has recorded a significant milestone, with registrations from more than six lakh organisations. The ministry said the growing participation reflects widespread enthusiasm among institutions, communities and citizens to make Yoga a true people’s movement.Adding a cultural dimension to the celebrations, the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), will organise special Yoga programmes at 100 iconic locations across the country. The initiative seeks to connect India’s cultural heritage with its Yoga traditions.
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