National Mathematics Day

• 22 Dec 2025

On 22nd December 2025, National Mathematics Day is being observed across India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the country’s most influential and globally recognised mathematicians.

• National Mathematics Day is marked across schools, colleges, universities, and research institutions to emphasise the role of mathematics in scientific advancement, innovation, and everyday problem-solving.
• The observance honours the legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan, whose pioneering work in number theory, infinite series, and mathematical analysis continues to shape modern mathematics worldwide.
• The day was formally instituted by the Government of India in December 2011 to promote interest in mathematics and encourage young minds to pursue the subject.
• December 22 was officially designated as National Mathematics Day in recognition of Ramanujan’s extraordinary intellectual contributions despite limited formal training and resources.
• To further strengthen mathematical education and research, the year 2012 was celebrated nationwide as the National Mathematics Year, giving institutional momentum to learning and innovation in the field.