National Youth Day 2026

• National Youth Day (NYD) is observed annually on 12 January, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
• In 2026, NYD is anchored to the 2nd Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue (VBYLD) held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi (9–12 January 2026).
• Examinable for GS-I (modern history/social reformers), GS-II (welfare schemes/youth governance) and Essay (Yuva Shakti, demographic dividend).