2026 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Fri | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Odisha, Tripura & West Bengal |
2027 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
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| 23 Jan | Sat | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Jharkhand, Odisha, Tripura & West Bengal |
2028 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
| Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Sun | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | Odisha, Tripura & West Bengal |
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2026: Parakram Diwas
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti celebrates the 129th birth anniversary of India's fearless freedom fighter on January 23, 2026 (Friday). Officially observed as Parakram Diwas since 2021, honoring Netaji's formation of Indian National Army (INA).
📅 Festival Dates 2026
- Netaji Jayanti/Parakram Diwas: January 23, 2026 (Friday) – 129th birth anniversary
- Public Holiday States: West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, Assam
- National Observance: Central government programs, school activities nationwide
👨🎓 About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
- Born: January 23, 1897 – Cuttack, Odisha (died August 18, 1945)
- Education: 4th rank in ICS exam, resigned 1921 to join freedom struggle
- Key Roles: INC President (1938, 1939), Forward Bloc founder (1939)
- INA Formation: 1942 in Singapore – "Give me blood, I will give you freedom"
- Legacy: Netaji Bhawan (Kolkata), INA Memorial (Delhi)
🎉 Celebrations & Observance
- Flag Hoisting: National flag at half-mast, wreath-laying ceremonies
- Cultural Programs: Patriotic songs, speeches, essay competitions in schools
- Processions: Kolkata's massive Netaji rallies, INA uniform parades
- Government Events: PM/CM tributes at memorials
- Blood Donation Camps: Tribute to Netaji's "blood for freedom" call
🌟 Key Contributions
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1938-39 | INC President (elected twice) |
| 1939 | Founded All India Forward Bloc |
| 1941 | Escaped house arrest, reached Germany |
| 1942 | Formed INA in Singapore ("Delhi Chalo") |
| 1943 | INA Head of State (Azad Hind) |
| 1944 | INA reached Moirala (closest to India) |
🏛️ Memorials & Legacy
- Kolkata: Netaji Bhawan (ancestral home), Research Bureau
- Delhi: INA Memorial (India Gate), Red Fort trials site
- Cuttack: Janakinath Bhawan (birthplace museum)
- Port Blair: Cellular Jail, Samadhi
- Japan: Renkoji Temple (presumed ashes)
🌍 Cultural Significance
- National Pride: Symbol of fearless patriotism and military valor
- Youth Inspiration: "Blood before freedom" philosophy
- INA Trials Legacy: Sparked 1946 Royal Indian Navy mutiny
- Parakram Diwas: Republic Day Week begins (Jan 23-26)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ When is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2026?
January 23, 2026 (Friday) - 129th birth anniversary celebrated nationwide as Parakram Diwas.
❓ What is Parakram Diwas?
Parakram Diwas (Day of Valor) officially celebrates Netaji's birth since 2021. Marks his fearless leadership and INA formation against British rule.
❓ Which states observe as public holiday?
Public holiday in West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, Assam. Central government offices, schools participate in nationwide celebrations.
❓ What is INA (Indian National Army)?
Netaji founded INA in 1942 in Singapore with Japanese support. Famous slogan: 'Give me blood, I will give you freedom'.
❓ Where are main celebrations held?
Kolkata: Netaji Bhawan, Victoria Memorial; Delhi: India Gate, Red Fort; Cuttack: Birth place; Port Blair: Cellular Jail.
❓ What is Netaji's famous slogan?
'Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azaadi dunga' (Give me blood, I will give you freedom) - delivered to INA soldiers.