India is all set to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, with the national celebration scheduled to take place at the iconic Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, on June 21. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in the practice of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), marking another significant milestone in India’s efforts to promote Yoga as a global movement for health and well-being.
The national celebration at Red Road will begin at 5:00 AM, witnessing 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.
The theme of International Day of Yoga 2026, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” (स्वस्थआयुकेलिएयोग), highlights the importance of adopting Yoga as a lifelong practice for healthy, active and dignified ageing. The theme underlines Yoga’s contribution as a preventive healthcare approach that enhances physical vitality, mental resilience and emotional balance.
Ahead of the main celebrations, the Ministry of Ayush’s Yoga Sangam Portal has achieved a major milestone, with organisational registrations crossing the 6 lakh mark and continuing to rise steadily. The overwhelming response reflects the enthusiasm of institutions, communities and citizens towards making Yoga a true people’s movement.
IDY 2026 continues to witness remarkable global participation. Through the coordinated efforts of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), more than 210 Indian Missions abroad are organising Yoga celebrations across nearly 2,500 locations worldwide, demonstrating how Yoga, rooted in India’s ancient wisdom, has emerged as a global movement for holistic well-being.
