Teacher's Day is a national holiday in some countries. The word holiday has related but different meanings in English-speaking countries. ...

Albania

In Albania, Teacher's Day is a non-official holiday on March 7, right before Mother's Day, which is on March 8 (see also Public holidays in Albania). March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... Mothers Day is a day for celebrating motherhood and thanking mothers. ... March 8 poster from Portugal March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in Leap years). ... Public holidays in Albania Categories: Albania | Public holidays by country ...

China

In China, Teacher's Day is celebrated on September 10 since 1985, one of the three holidays established for professionals (the other two are for nurses and news reporters). September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ...

Czech Republic

In the Czech Republic, Teacher's Day (Den učitelů) is a non-official holiday, celebrated on March 28, birthday of Jan Ámos Komenský (Comenius). Children are expected to bring their teachers flowers. Public officials use this day to show appreciation to the profession (e.g. [1]) and reward best teachers. March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in Leap years). ... Comenius on a Czechoslovak 20 koruna banknote Jan Amos Komenský (Latinized Comenius) (March 28, 1592, in Moravia (now the Czech Republic) – November 15, 1670, Amsterdam, the Netherlands) was a Czech teacher, scientist, educator and writer, known as teacher of nations. ...

India

In India, Teacher's Day is celebrated on September 5, in honour of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, its second President and a noted educationist. Traditionally on this day, the responsibility of teaching is taken up by the senior students as an appreciation for teachers. September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ... Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan (September 5, 1888 – April 17, 1975) is best known as the man who introduced the thinking of western idealist philosophers into Indian thought. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Latin America

The Latin American international Teacher's Day is on September 11, commemorating the death of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, an Argentinian politician and respected educator. This establishment was agreed on during 1943's Interamerican Conference on Education, held in Panama. Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Albarracín (February 15, 1811 – September 11, 1888) was an Argentine statesman, educator, and author. ... Argentina is a Spanish-speaking country in southern South America, situated between the Atlantic Ocean in the east. ...

Many Latin American countries, however, have a separate national Teacher's Day better accorded with their own history. In Brazil, Teacher's Day is October 15. In Mexico, in September of 1917, the Federal Congress decreed May 15 as Teacher's Day. May 15, 1918 was the first celebration of this holiday in Mexico. October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in Leap years). ... Congress (formally: Congreso de la Unión or Congress of the Union) is the legislative branch of the Mexican government. ... Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull ad exstirpanda, which authorizes the torture of heretics in the Medieval Inquisition. ... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ...

Russia

In Russia the teacher's day is on October 5th. Before 1994, this day was assigned to the first Sunday of September.

South Korea

In South Korea the teachers' day (스승의 날) is on May 15. On this day, the teachers are usually presented with a carnation by their students, and both enjoy a shorter schoolday. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the papal bull ad exstirpanda, which authorizes the torture of heretics in the Medieval Inquisition. ... Binomial name Dianthus caryophyllus L. The Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a flowering plant native to the Near East and has been cultivated for the last 2,000 years. ...

Taiwan

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. September 28 is the 271st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (272nd in leap years). ... The name Confucius is a Jesuit romanization of Kong Fuzi, literally meaning Master Kong. ...

In 1939, the ROC Ministry of Education established the national holiday to be August 27, the attributed birthday of Confucius. In 1952, the Executive Yuan changed it in September, stating that it was calculated to be the precise date in the Gregorian calendar. August 27 is the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (240th in leap years), with 126 days remaining. ... The name Confucius is a Jesuit romanization of Kong Fuzi, literally meaning Master Kong. ... The Executive Yuan (行政院; literally executive court) is the executive branch of the government of the Republic of China. ... The Gregorian calendar is the calendar that is used nearly everywhere in the world. ...

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 rose with blue belts, 36 (or 64) dancers dress in yellow with green belts. They are led and followed by cermonial officers. Three animals -- the cow, the goat, and the pig -- are sacrificed. The hair plucked from these sacrificed animals are called the Hairs of Wisdom. For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ...

In addition, local education institutes and civil offices award certain teachers for their excellence and positive influence.

Thailand

January 16 was adopted as Teacher's Day in the Thailand by a resolution of the government on November 21, 1956. The first Teacher's day was held in 1957. January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... November 21 is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

USA

In the United States, Teacher's Day is a non-official holiday on the first Tuesday in May.

The National Education Association (NEA) describes National Teacher Day as "a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives" [2]. The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest labor union in the United States, representing most of the countrys teachers along with other school personnel. ...

The NEA gives a history of National Teacher Day:

"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." [3]

As of September 7 of 1976, September 11 was also adopted as Teacher's Day in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Eleanor Roosevelt. ... 81st Congress (1949-1951) Congressional Profile Total Membership: 435 Representatives, 2 Delegates, 1 Resident Commissioner Party Divisions: 263 Democrats, 171 Republicans, 1 American-Labor Leadership & Officers Speaker of the House: Sam Rayburn (D-Texas) Majority Leader: John W. McCormack (D-Massachusetts) Minority Leader: Joseph W. Martin, Jr. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Boston Largest city Boston Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 44th 10,555 mi²; 27,360 km² 183 mi; 295 km 113 mi; 182 km 13. ...

Vietnam

In Vietnam, Ngày nhà giáo Việt Nam (Vietnamese Educator's Day) falls on November 20 yearly. On that day, students get the day off from school, but are expected to visit their current and former teachers at their homes and bring Flowers to show their appreciation. November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

External links

• Ceremonial dress in China
• Teacher's Day in Latin America (Spanish)
• Unicef World Teachers’ Day, 5 October 2004