International Yoga Day 2026 (IDY 2026) will be celebrated globally tomorrow. This year marks the 12th International Day of Yoga with the theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing, which emphasises the importance of Yoga for all ages. As part of the celebrations, the Ministry of Culture will organise special International Day of Yoga events at 100 iconic locations across the country, bringing together India’s rich cultural heritage and yoga traditions.
All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi organised Run for Yoga and a special Zumba session ahead of tomorrow’s celebrations. The event emphasised the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life. Talking to the media, Director of the Institute Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati said that yoga should not be limited to one day of observance but practised regularly throughout the year. He said that practising yoga daily, including self-created poses and asanas, can effectively manage metabolic and lifestyle disorders
The main national celebration of the International Yoga Day will be held tomorrow at Kolkata’s historic Red Road under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Through the coordinated efforts of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Indian Missions abroad, Yoga Day celebrations this year are being organised across nearly 2,500 locations worldwide, with participation from more than 210 Indian Missions, reflecting yoga’s role as a global movement for collective well-being.