Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 to Be Celebrated on a Grand Scale with Public Participation

Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 will be celebrated as a grand public festival across all districts from 24 to 26 January, showcasing the state's culture, crafts, cuisine, and development journey. The event emphasizes public participation, a national guest, and a live telecast to foster inclusive celebration and pride in Uttar Pradesh's growth.

Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 will be celebrated as a grand public festival with active participation from every district, reflecting the state's rich cultural diversity and collective commitment to development. Scheduled from January 24 to 26, 2026, the event will bring together Uttar Pradesh's culture, crafts, cuisine, and development journey on a single platform through widespread public engagement.

Reviewing the preparations on Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh Diwas is not merely a ceremonial occasion, but a significant opportunity to present the state's identity, achievements, and future potential with the cooperation of the people. He directed that the celebrations be organized as a true public festival, showcasing the spirit of Uttar Pradesh at every level.

The Chief Minister noted that the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest will give the event a distinct national stature. He instructed officials to ensure that all arrangements are carried out with dignity, discipline, and punctuality.

The main ceremony will be held at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow and will be telecast live across all districts, enabling people throughout the state to participate in the celebrations simultaneously.

On the occasion, a special exhibition and craft fair based on the theme 'Viksit Bharat - Viksit Uttar Pradesh' will be organized. The exhibition will highlight the state's development journey, innovations, infrastructure expansion, progress in industry and agriculture, women empowerment initiatives, and efforts toward self-reliance.

This year's major attraction will be 'One District-One Cuisine', under which traditional and signature dishes from every district will be showcased at a single venue. The initiative will offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience the diverse flavors, culinary heritage, and local identities of Uttar Pradesh.

The Chief Minister also directed that cultural programs proposed under Sanskriti Utsav 2025-26 be seamlessly integrated with Uttar Pradesh Diwas. Emphasizing the theme 'Our Culture - Our Identity', he said that folk, classical, and contemporary art forms should be prominently featured, with adequate facilities ensured for artists and visitors alike.

He further instructed that eminent personalities from all districts who have made exceptional contributions in various fields be invited to the main ceremony on January 24, so that the state's collective achievements can be duly recognized.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 should be organized in a manner that vividly showcases the state's culture, cuisine, crafts, and development vision, making the celebration inspiring, memorable, and a source of pride for every visitor.