International Day of Yoga (IDY) observed on June 21

Exam-focused facts from the 28 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be observed on 21 June 2026.
The IDY was adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2014 following an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, will organise the Yoga Mahotsav – 25-Day Countdown to IDY 2026 at the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
The Ministry of Ayush is conducting a 100-day nationwide countdown campaign in collaboration with 100 institutions across 100 locations.
Under the Yoga 365 Days initiative, MDNIY, the Ministry of Ayush, and Habuild are conducting a 100-day free Yoga training campaign with over two lakh registered Yoga Mitras.