• ¨   Sadbhavana Diwas is observed every year on August 20 to mark the birth anniversary of India's former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi. The primary objective of this day is to promote national unity, peace, communal harmony, and mutual brotherhood across the country.

    Theme for Sadbhavana Diwas 2026

    ¨  No specific or official theme has been announced by the Government of India for Sadbhavana Diwas 2026 (20 August). The day is primarily observed to foster national unity, communal harmony, peace, and brotherhood within the nation.

    History of Sadbhavana Diwas

    ¨ Sadbhavana Diwas (Harmony Day), observed annually in India on August 20, was instituted in 1992. It commemorates the birth anniversary of the country's sixth and youngest former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, with the aim of promoting national unity, peace, and communal harmony.

    Benefits of Sadbhavana Diwas

    ¨   Sadbhavana Diwas is observed annually on August 20. Its main benefit lies in promoting national unity, peace, mutual brotherhood, and communal harmony in society. The day inspires people to live together in harmony—transcending differences of caste, religion, language, or region—and to strengthen the nation.

    Key Details of Sadbhavana Diwas

    ¨     Date: 20 August

    ¨     Theme: No specific or official theme has been announced by the Government of India for Sadbhavana Diwas 2026 (20 August).

    ¨   Objective (Goal): The primary objective of Sadbhavana Diwas—observed annually in India on August 20th to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi—is to foster a spirit of national unity, peace, love, and mutual brotherhood among people across all religions, castes, languages, and regions of the country.

    ¨  First Observance: The first observance of Sadbhavana Diwas took place in 1992. This day is celebrated to promote national unity, peace, and communal harmony in commemoration of the birth anniversary (August 20) of India's former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi.