National Ayurveda Day 2025

Ayurveda Day is celebrated annually on September 23rd to promote and position the ancient Indian system of medicine,

Ayurveda, on a global forefront. Designated by India’s Ministry of Ayush, the shift from the variable Dhanteras date was made to provide global consistency and organization for the observance. The date was chosen to coincide with the autumn equinox, a time symbolizing balance, which aligns with Ayurveda’s philosophy of achieving equilibrium between mind, body, and spirit.

History of National Ayurveda Day 

For the first time since its inception in 2016, Ayurveda Day will be observed on a fixed date i.e. on 23 September – every year, as notified by the Government of India through a Gazette Notification issued in March 2025. Earlier, Ayurveda Day was celebrated on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). The decision to assign a fixed date marks a historic shift, giving Ayurveda a universal calendar identity and enabling greater participation at the global level.