National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12, every year in India to honour the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest philosopher and spiritual leader. Swami Vivekananda's thoughts have been a driving force for our nation because he contributed significantly in taking the country and society towards a new and developing direction. He was the believers of youth power and was an ardent disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. Celebrated as the greatest social leaders of the country, Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata. 

Swami Vivekananda has an important contribution in giving a modern and inspiring interpretation of Hinduism and spirituality. He was the inspiration of youth and hence his birth anniversary is also celebrated as National Youth Day in the country.