About Children’s Day (India)
Children’s Day in India is held on November 14, the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first Prime Minister. Schools hold games, performances and small celebrations for students.
Children’s Day (India) is on November 14 every year. In 2026 it lands on a Saturday, so it falls on a weekend, in week 46 of the year.
How long until Children’s Day (India)?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 41 days until Children’s Day (India) 2026. That works out to 5 weeks and 6 days, or about 1 month and 10 days.
If you only count working days, there are 30 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 6 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 41 sleeps, and in hours that is about 984.
Children’s Day (India) dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 14, 2026 | Saturday | 41 days |
| 2027 | November 14, 2027 | Sunday | 406 days |
| 2028 | November 14, 2028 | Tuesday | 772 days |
| 2029 | November 14, 2029 | Wednesday | 1,137 days |
| 2030 | November 14, 2030 | Thursday | 1,502 days |
| 2031 | November 14, 2031 | Friday | 1,867 days |
| 2032 | November 14, 2032 | Sunday | 2,233 days |
| 2033 | November 14, 2033 | Monday | 2,598 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Children’s Day (India) 2026?
Children’s Day (India) 2026 is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
What day of the week is Children’s Day (India) 2026?
Children’s Day (India) 2026 falls on a Saturday, which is a weekend day.
How many days until Children’s Day (India)?
There are 41 days until Children’s Day (India), counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Children’s Day (India)?
Children’s Day (India) is 5 weeks and 6 days away, or 5.9 weeks.
How many weekends until Children’s Day (India)?
There are 6 weekends between now and Children’s Day (India).
How many business days until Children’s Day (India)?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 30 business days until Children’s Day (India). Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Children’s Day (India) on the same date every year?
Yes. Children’s Day (India) is on November 14 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Children’s Day (India) 2027?
Children’s Day (India) 2027 is expected on Sunday, November 14, 2027, 406 days from today.