Uttar Pradesh Day-2026 will be celebrated this time as a grand public festival of public participation. The main function will be held in Lucknow from 24 to 26 January, in which Amit Shah will be the chief guest. ‘One district-one cuisine’ and culture festival will be the attractions.
Lucknow. This time Uttar Pradesh Day-2026 is not going to be just a government event, but a celebration of collective identity and participation of the entire state. UP Day, to be celebrated from 24 to 26 January 2026, will be organized with public cooperation, cultural diversity and a shared spirit of development, in which a glimpse of every district of the state will be seen.
Not a formal event, but a celebration of the soul of the state
Reviewing the preparations for Uttar Pradesh Day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made it clear that this event should not be limited to formalities. He instructed the officials that UP Day should be celebrated as a public festival, where the culture, achievements and future possibilities of the state come to the fore with the active participation of the public. The Chief Minister said that the soul and identity of Uttar Pradesh should be reflected at every level.
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Amit Shah will be the chief guest of UP Day-2026
This year Uttar Pradesh Day is going to get special recognition at the national level. The Chief Minister said that Home and Cooperation Minister of the Government of India, Amit Shah will be the chief guest of UP Day-2026. Their presence will increase both the importance and broader impact of the event. The Chief Minister directed to complete all the preparations with dignity, discipline and timeliness.
Main function in Lucknow, celebration together in the entire state
The main function of UP Day will be organized at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in the capital Lucknow. The special thing is that this program will be telecast live in all the districts of the state, so that the entire Uttar Pradesh can join this festival at the same time. Along with this, programs will also be organized at the local level in every district.
Glimpse of ‘Developed India-Developed Uttar Pradesh’
On the occasion of UP Day, a special exhibition and craft fair based on the theme of ‘Developed India-Developed Uttar Pradesh’ will also be organised. In this, the achievements related to the state’s development journey, innovation, infrastructure, industry, agriculture, women empowerment and self-reliance will be displayed. This exhibition will present the changing face of Uttar Pradesh on a single platform.
‘One district-one cuisine’ will become the biggest attraction
This time the most special aspect of UP Day will be the concept of ‘One District-One Cuisine’. Under this, traditional and special dishes of every district of the state will be made available in one premises. With this, visitors will be able to get to know the diverse tastes, food traditions and local identity of Uttar Pradesh closely.
There will be a grand confluence of folk arts and culture
The programs proposed under Sanskriti Utsav 2025-26 will be linked to UP Day. In accordance with the spirit of ‘Our Culture-Our Identity’, folk, classical and contemporary art forms will get a platform. Instructions have also been given to ensure better facilities for the artists and spectators.
Honoring the collective achievements of the state
In the main function organized on January 24, distinguished citizens of all the districts who have made significant contributions in various fields will be invited. Its objective is to honor the collective achievements of the state and inspire the people.
The Chief Minister said that Uttar Pradesh Day-2026 should be such an event which simultaneously presents the culture, taste, crafts and development vision of the state. This festival should be inspiring and memorable for every visitor, so that the feeling of pride in Uttar Pradesh can be further strengthened.
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