Lucknow, January 21: Uttar Pradesh Day-2026 will be celebrated this year as a grand public festival with the active participation of every district of Uttar Pradesh, cultural diversity and a shared consciousness of development. To be held from January 24 to 26, 2026, the event will showcase Uttar Pradesh’s culture, crafts, cuisine, and development journey on a single platform through public participation.
Reviewing the preparations for Uttar Pradesh Day on Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that this event is not merely a formal event, but an opportunity to showcase the state’s identity, achievements, and potential with public support.
He directed that Uttar Pradesh Day be celebrated as a public festival, in which the state’s soul is visible at every level.
The Chief Minister stated that the presence of Amit Shah, Union Home and Cooperation Minister, as the Chief Guest of this year’s Uttar Pradesh Day, will give the event its unique national identity. He directed that all arrangements be ensured with dignity, discipline, and punctuality.
The Chief Minister stated that the main function will be held at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, the capital, and will be broadcast live to all districts of the state, ensuring that Uttar Pradesh Day can be celebrated simultaneously across the state. The meeting was informed that a special exhibition and craft fair will be organized on the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, based on the theme “Developed India – Developed Uttar Pradesh,” showcasing the state’s development journey, innovation, infrastructure, industry, agriculture, women’s empowerment, and self-reliance achievements. This year, “One District – One Cuisine” will be a key attraction of the event. Under this initiative, traditional and distinctive dishes from each district of the state will be available within a single complex, allowing visitors to experience the diverse tastes, culinary traditions, and local identities of Uttar Pradesh.
The Chief Minister directed that the cultural programs proposed under the Sanskriti Utsav 2025-26 be effectively integrated with Uttar Pradesh Day.
He said that in keeping with the spirit of “Our Culture – Our Identity,” folk, classical, and contemporary art forms should be provided a platform, and adequate facilities should be ensured for artists and visitors.
He also directed that eminent citizens from all districts who have made outstanding contributions in various fields be invited to the main function on January 24th, so that the collective achievements of the state can be honored.
The Chief Minister said that Uttar Pradesh Day 2026 should be designed to be an event that showcases the state’s culture, taste, crafts, and development vision, making the experience inspiring, memorable, and a matter of pride for every visitor.