International Tea Day Observed on 21 May 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 23 May 2025

Every year on May 21, the United Nations (UN) observes International Tea Day (ITD) to honour the cultural, economic, and social importance of tea worldwide.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The year 2025 marks the 6th official observance of ITD on May 21.
  • - International Tea Day was first celebrated on December 15, 2005, in New Delhi, India, initiated by tea workers.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In October 2015, the Government of India proposed establishing a globally recognized International Tea Day during the FAO Intergovernmental Group on Tea meeting.
  • (ii) Recognizing tea’s cultural and socio-economic value, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared May 21 as International Tea Day in December 2019.
  • (iii) The first UN-recognized International Tea Day was celebrated on May 21, 2020, shifting from the earlier December date to create a unified global observance.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

On which date is International Tea Day observed in 2025?

Correct Answer: 21 May

🚀 Quick Recap: