World Braille Day

On 4^th January 2026, World Braille Day was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the creator of the Braille system.

Braille is a tactile reading and writing code that enables persons with visual impairment to read using their fingertips through a system of six raised dots.
Louis Braille, a French innovator, developed the Braille system in 1824. He was born on 4 January 1809.
Today, Braille is used worldwide in multiple languages and supports visually impaired individuals in reading books, solving mathematical and scientific problems, learning music and managing daily activities.
In India, the National Federation of the Blind organised a commemorative function in New Delhi to mark the occasion.
The Federation also launched a joint Braille awareness campaign titled “More Braille, More Empowerment”, aimed at promoting equality, dignity and social inclusion of visually impaired persons.