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When is Teachers' Day 2026?
Teachers' Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Thursday, January 15, 2026 and the last is Thursday, October 15, 2026, across 13 countries.
Teachers' Appreciation Day is a festive event to honor teachers and other education workers in Mexico.
See January 15 on the world mapTeachers' Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇻🇪 VenezuelaTeacher's DayDía del Maestro | January 15Thursday |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | January 16Friday |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | March 9Monday |
| 🇨🇴 ColombiaTeacher's Day | May 15Friday |
| 🇲🇽 MexicoTeacher's Day | May 15Friday |
| 🇰🇷 South KoreaTeacher's Day | May 15Friday |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | June 22Monday |
| 🇨🇳 China | September 10Thursday |
| 🇭🇳 HondurasTeacher's Day | September 17Thursday |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | September 28Monday |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | October 5Monday |
| 🇱🇻 LatviaSkolotāju diena | October 5Monday |
| 🇧🇷 BrazilTeacher's Day | October 15Thursday |
Questions about Teachers' Day
- When is Teachers' Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 15, January 16, March 9, May 15, June 22 and September 10 and other dates. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Teachers' Day?
- Teachers' Day is marked in 13 countries: Armenia, Brazil, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Latvia, Lebanon, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand, and 1 more.
- Is Teachers' Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Taiwan. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- New Year January 1
- Constitution Day January 7
- Epiphany January 5
- Liberation Day January 1
- Orthodox Christmas Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Isra and Mi'raj January 16
- Army Day January 6
- Orthodox New Year January 14
- Heroes' Day January 2