National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of a Hindu monk, Swami Vivekananda. 

In 1984, the Government ofIndia declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year. 

The National Youth Day is observed all over India at schools and colleges, with processions, speeches, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year.^[3] 

Swami Vivekananda's lectures and writings, deriving their inspiration from Indian spiritual tradition and the broad outlook of his Master Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

 These were the source of inspiration and have motivated numerous youth organizations, study circles and service projects involving the youth.