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World Hindi Day 2026 Observed Globally on January 10.

Important Days | Dated: 10 Jan 2026

World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas) is observed annually on January 10 to promote the use of the Hindi language worldwide. The day commemorates the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur in 1975, which was inaugurated by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The day aims to create a conducive environment for the perception of Hindi as a global language.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Ministry of External Affairs organizes special events across Indian embassies globally.
  • It is distinct from "Hindi Diwas," which is celebrated on September 14 to mark the adoption of Hindi as an official language.
  • Hindi is the third most spoken language in the world after English and Mandarin.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Date: January 10.
  • Occasion: World Hindi Day.
  • Origin: 1st World Hindi Conference (1975).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

World Hindi Day is observed on January 10 to commemorate the first World Hindi Conference held in which city?

Correct Answer: Nagpur

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Hindi Language

  • Script – Devanagari
  • Article 343 – Official Language of Union