UP Diwas Celebrated Worldwide: Global Events Held on January 24 and January 25

Lucknow | January 25, 2026 Uttar Pradesh Diwas was celebrated on an international scale this year, marking a proud moment for the state as its cultural identity reached far beyond India’s borders. The celebrations were organised on two key dates January 24 and January 25 across multiple countries, reflecting the strong presence of the Indian diaspora and Uttar Pradesh’s growing global connect. On January 24, UP Diwas was observed in a large number of countries and cities across different continents. Celebrations took place in Russia, Germany, Maldives, South Africa, Mongolia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bahrain, Estonia, Cambodia and the United Kingdom. Major cities such as Seattle (USA), Osaka-Kobe (Japan), Saint Denis (France), Johannesburg (South Africa), DR Congo, and Trinidad and Tobago also hosted events on the same day. In Sri Lanka, special programmes were organised in Jaffna, highlighting cultural ties and people-to-people connections. The celebrations continued on January 25 in several other nations. Countries that marked UP Diwas on this date included Hungary (Central Europe), Togo (West Africa), Liberia (West Africa), Madagascar, Comoros, Malaysia and Chile. These events featured cultural performances, exhibitions and interactions that showcased Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, traditions and development journey. Officials noted that celebrating UP Diwas on specific dates across the globe shows a well-coordinated effort to take the state’s culture and message worldwide. The international observance not only strengthened bonds with overseas Indians but also helped present Uttar Pradesh as a culturally rich and globally engaged state, proud of its roots and confident about its future. UP Diwas Celebrations Go Global, Marked Across Continents on January 24 and 25 Uttar Pradesh Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm across several countries outside India, highlighting the state’s growing cultural presence on the global stage. The international celebrations reflected strong connections with the Indian diaspora and showcased Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, traditions and development journey beyond national borders. On January 24, UP Diwas programmes were organised in Russia, Germany, Maldives, South Africa, Mongolia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bahrain, Estonia, Cambodia and the United Kingdom. The celebrations also took place in major global locations including Seattle (USA), Osaka–Kobe (Japan), Saint Denis (France), DR Congo (Congo), Trinidad and Tobago, Johannesburg (South Africa) and Jaffna (Sri Lanka). Cultural events, interactions and presentations highlighted the essence of Uttar Pradesh in these regions. The global outreach continued on January 25, with UP Diwas being observed in Hungary (Central Europe), Togo (West Africa), Madagascar, Comoros, Malaysia, Chile and Liberia (West Africa). These events focused on cultural exchange, community participation and strengthening people-to-people ties, especially among overseas Indians with roots in Uttar Pradesh. Officials said the date-wise international celebrations show a coordinated effort to take Uttar Pradesh’s identity to the world. By celebrating UP Diwas across continents, the state has strengthened its cultural diplomacy while giving the global community a closer look at its traditions, values and progress.