In some countries, Teachers' Days are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers. Some of them are holidays while others are celebrated during working days.
Argentina
For the death of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, it's celebrated on September 11.
Albania
March 7 is Teacher's Day in Albania.
Australia
The last Friday in October is celebrated as World Teachers' Day in Australia. [1] Brazil October 15 is Teacher's Day in Brazil. In 1947, teachers from a small school in São Paulo organized the first celebration of Teacher's Day on this day. The date was chosen because, on October 15, 1827, Dom Pedro I approved a decree regulating the elementary schools in Brazil.
The celebration gained popularity throughout the country, and October
15 was officially designated Teacher's Day in 1963.[2] Chile October 16 is Teacher's Day in Chile. In 1974, the date chosen to celebrate Teacher's Day was December 10, because on that day, in the year 1945, the Chilean poet, Gabriela Mistral received the Nobel Prize. But, in 1977, the date was changed to October 16, because of the foundation of the Colegio de Profesores de Chile (Teacher's College of Chile).[3] China (PRC) September 10 is Teacher's day in Mainland China (PRC). Usually there are some activities for the students to show their appreciation to the teachers, such as presenting the gifts including cards and flowers.
Hong Kong
Before Hong Kong Handover, Teacher's day was on September 28, which followed the tradition from Republic of China since 1950s. After the sovereignty was transferred to People's Republic of China in 1997, the day changed to September 10, which is the same as PRC's one.
India
September 5 is Teacher's Day in India. It is the birthday of second President of India and teacher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. It is considered a "celebration" day, where teachers and students report to school as usual but the usual activities and classes are replaced by activities of celebration, thanks and remembrance. At some schools on this day, the responsibility of teaching is taken up by the senior students as an appreciation for their teachers. It is said that Teacher's day is best celebrated in India . It is an occasion when a token or appreciation in the form of presents are given to teachers by students to show their love and respect. Guru(Teacher) Is Brahmaa(theCreator) (Who plants the qualities of goodness), Guru Is Vishnu (the Preserver) (Who nurtures and fosters the qualities of goodness), Guru Is Maheswara(the Destroyer) (Who weeds out the bad quality), Guru Is Supreme Brahmah Itself, Prostration Unto That Guru
Indonesia
November 25 is Teacher's Day (Indonesian: Hari Guru) in Indonesia.
Iran
The Iranian Teacher's Day is celebrated on May 2 (Ordibehesht 12, in Iranian Calendar), commemorating the martyrdom of Morteza Motahari on May 2, 1979.
Malaysia
Teacher's Day (or Hari Guru in Malay) is celebrated on May 16 each year. This date was chosen because in the same month in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Malay States had received several suggestions (documents) from the Education Committee regarding Teachers' Day as the base of education in Malaysia. The document, known as the Razak Report, has become the foundation of education in Malaysia ever since. Although it is not an official school holiday, celebrations are usually held on May 16, or earlier, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
Mexico
Teacher's Day is celebrated on May 15 in Mexico.
Pakistan
In Pakistan, Teacher's Day is celebrated on October 5.It recognizes the importances of teachers and attributes progress to the quality of teachers in Pakistan's Educational System.
Peru
In Peru, Teacher's Day is celebrated on July 6. During the independence of Peru, libertador don José de San Martín founded the first Normal School for Men by means of a resolution passed by Marquis of Torre-Tagle on July 6, 1822. Many years later, on 1953, the then president Manuel
A. Odría decreed Teacher's Day to be commemorated on the 6 of July.[4] Philippines October 5 is National Teacher's Day in the Philippines by Presidential Proclamation No. 479 [5] to honor more than 500,000 teachers nationwide. However, (Tagalog: Araw ng mga Guro) in the Philippines (Teacher's Day) is actually celebrated in schools between the months of September and October (mainly elementary and secondary levels).
Teachers are presented with orchid corsages by students. Groups of students representing various grade levels perform short skits or song and dance numbers, or read poetry for their teachers in front of fellow school mates in school-wide activities. These activities are planned by senior students in the Student Council who coordinate the activities well in advance. For Filipino-Chinese schools, a program is usually organized by students for teachers on September 27, while September 28, considered as the actual Teacher's Day, is a school holiday where both teachers and students are allowed to rest.
September 28 was chosen because it is known as the birthday of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius [6].
Poland
The teacher's day is celebrated on October the 14th in Poland.
Russia
Between 1965 and 1994, the teacher's day in Russia was celebrated on the first Sunday of October. Since 1994 it has been celebrated on October 5, to coincide with the World Teacher's Day (est. 1994 by UNESCO).
Singapore
In Singapore, Teachers' Day is an official school holiday, celebrated on September 1. Celebrations are normally conducted the day before, when students get half a day off.
South Korea
In South Korea, Teachers' Day (스승의 날 in Korean) is celebrated on May
15 since 1963 in Seoul and 1964 in Chunju city. Originally it was started by a group of red-cross youth team members who visited their sick ex-teachers at hospitals. The national celebration ceremony had been stopped between 1973 and 1982 and it resumed after that. On the celebration day, teachers are usually presented with carnations by their students, and both enjoy a shorter school day. Ex-students pay their respects to the former teachers by visiting them and handing a carnation. Many schools nationwide are now being closed on this day to prevent a bribe for special managements from student's parents.
Currently, Many schools are temporary closed.
Taiwan (ROC)
In Taiwan, it is celebrated on September 28. The day honors teachers'
virtues, pains, and also their contribution not only to their own students but also to the whole society. People often make use of the day to express their gratitude to their teachers, such as paying them a visit or sending them a card. This date was chosen to commemorate the birth of Confucius, believed to be the model master educator in ancient China. In 1939, the Ministry of Education established the national holiday to be August 27, the attributed birthday of Confucius. In 1952, the Executive Yuan changed it to September, stating that it was calculated to be the precise date in the Gregorian calendar. The festival celebration occurs in the temples of Confucius around the island, known as the "Grand Ceremony Dedicated to Confucius" (祭孔大典). The ceremony begins at 6 AM with drum beats. 54 musicians dress in robes with blue belts, 36 (or 64) dancers dress in yellow with green belts. They are led by Confucius's chief descendant (currently Kung Te-cheng) and followed by ceremonial officers. Three animals -- the cow, the goat, and the pig -- are sacrificed. The hairs plucked from these sacrificed animals are called the Hairs of Wisdom.
In addition, local education institutes and civil offices award certain teachers for their excellence and positive influence.
Thailand
January 16 was adopted as Teachers' Day in the Thailand by a resolution of the government on November 21, 1956. The first Teachers'
Day was held in 1957.
Turkey
November 24 is the Teacher's Day (Turkish: Öğretmenler Günü) in Turkey. November 24 was dedicated to teachers by Kenan Evren since 1981. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk thought and stated that new generation will be created by teachers. (Turkish: "Öğretmenler yeni nesil sizin eseriniz olacaktır." - M. Kemal Atatürk) Atatürk was also considered as Prime Teacher (Turkish:Başöğretmen), because he adopted a new alphabet for the newly founded Turkish Republic on 1923.
United States
In the United States, National Teacher Day falls during Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place in the first full week of May.
Students often show appreciation for their teachers with token gifts.
The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day as "a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives".[7] The NEA gives a history of National Teacher Day:[8] The origins of Teacher Day are murky. Around 1944 Arkansas teacher Mattye Whyte Woodridge began corresponding with political and education leaders about the need for a national day to honor teachers.
Woodbridge wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt who in 1953 persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day.
NEA along with its Kansas and Indiana state affiliates and the Dodge City (Kan. ) local lobbied Congress to create a national day celebrating teachers. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for that year only.
NEA and its affiliates continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.
As of September 7, 1976, September 11 was also adopted as Teachers'
Day in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Currently, Massachusetts sets the first Sunday of June as its own Teacher's Day, annually.
Vietnam
In Vietnam, Ngày nhà giáo Việt Nam (Vietnamese Educators' Day) falls on November 20. This holiday allows students to express their respect to their teacher. Students begin preparing a week in advance, and many classes usually prepare literature and art to welcome teacher's day, while other student prepare foods and flowers for the parties held at their schools. Students usually visit their teachers at their homes to offer flowers and small gifts, or organize trips with their teachers and classmates. Former students also pay respect to their former teachers on this day. The holiday has its origins in a meeting between educators in communist bloc nations in Warsaw in 1957. It was first celebrated in 1958 as the Day of the International Manifest of Educators; in 1982 the day is renamed Vietnamese Educators' Day.
Other
In Oman, Syria, Egypt, Libya, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Tunisia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Morocco, and in Islamic countries, Teacher's Day is on February 28.