16th May：教师节快乐~

世界各国的教师节庆典日期及专称：

Albania
Festa e mёsuesit
March 7
In 1867, the first school which taught lessons in Albanian was opened in the small city of Korca.

Argentina
Dia del Maestro
September 11
to honor the work of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento after he died

Australia
World Teachers’ Day
last Friday in October

Azerbaijan
Beynəlxalq Müəllimlər Günü
October 5
Between 1965 and 1994, the first Sunday of October. Since 1994, on October 5, to coincide with the World Teachers' Day (est. 1994 by UNESCO).

Brazil
Dia do Professor
October 15
A decree regulating the elementary schools in Brazil. The celebration gained popularity throughout the country, and October 15 was officially designated Teachers' Day in 1963.

Chile
Día del Profesor
October 16
In 1975, the date chosen to celebrate Teachers' Day was December 10, because on that day, in the year 1945, the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral received the Nobel Prize. But in 1977, the date was changed to October 16, because of the foundation of the Colegio de Profesores de Chile (Teachers' College of Chile).

China (PRC)
教师节
September 10
Usually there are some activities for the students to show their appreciation to the teachers, such as presenting gifts including cards and flowers.

Colombia
Día del Profesor
May 15

Croatia
Dan učitelja
October 5
Classes aren't held on Teacher's Day.

Czech Republic
Den učitelů
March 28
The birthdate of John Amos Comenius. Czech students nominate the teachers, whose approach most motivates and inspires them, to the competition Zlatý Ámos (Golden Amos). The coronation of "Golden Amos" take place yearly on March 28.

Ecuador
April 13

El Salvador
June 22
Observed as a national holiday.

Hong Kong
September 10
Before Hong Kong Handover, Teachers' day was on September 28, which followed the tradition from Republic of China since 1950s. After the sovereignty was transferred to People's Republic of China in 1997, the day changed to September 10, which is the same as PRC's one.

Hungary
Pedagógus nap
First Saturday of June

India
शिक्षक दिवसShikshak Divas
September 5
It is the birthday of the second President of India, academic philosopher Dr. Radhakrishnan. It is considered a "celebration" day, where teachers and students report to school as usual but the usual activities and classes are replaced by activities of celebration, thanks and remembrance. At some schools on this day, the responsibility of teaching is taken up by the senior students as an appreciation for their teachers.

Indonesia
Hari Guru
November 25
National Teacher's Day is commemorated in the same time as PGRI's birthday (PGRI= Indonesian's Teacher Association). National Teacher's Day in not a holiday, and it is celebrated by having a ceremonial activity by giving a recognition to a certain teachers, head masters, and/ or school attendant.

Iran
May 2 (Ordibehesht 12 in Iranian Calendar)
Commemorating the martyrdom of Morteza Motahari on May 2, 1979.

Jamaica
Teachers' Day
May 6
Techers' Day is normally celebrated on May 6th or the first Wed in May.In celebration of Teachers' Day, it is common for students and parents to bring teachers gifts. Additionally, most schools are closed early (half-day).

Lithuania
mokytojo diena
October 5
Between 1965 and 1994, the first Sunday of October. Since 1994, on October 5, to coincide with the World Teachers' Day (est. 1994 by UNESCO).

Lebanon
Eid Al Moalim ( Teachers Celibration day)
March 3
Between March 3 and March 9 all the celibrations happen . Lebanese people are known for their love and respect to teachers .

Malaysia
Hari Guru
May 16
This date was chosen because in the same month in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Malay States had received several suggestions (documents) from the Education Committee regarding Teachers' Day as the base of education in Malaysia. The document, known as the Razak Report, has become the foundation of education in Malaysia ever since. Although it is not an official school holiday, celebrations are usually held on May 16, or earlier, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Mexico
Día del Maestro
May 15

Mongolia
Багш нарийн баярын өдөр (Teacher's day)
First weekend of February

Pakistan
Teacher's Day
October 5
It recognizes the importance of teachers and attributes progress to the quality of teachers in Pakistan's Educational System.

Panama
Día del Maestro
December 1
Death of Manuel José Hurtado

Paraguay
Día del Maestro
April 30

Peru
Día del Maestro
July 6
During the independence of Peru, libertador don José de San Martín founded the first Normal School for Men by means of a resolution passed by Marquis of Torre-Tagle on July 6, 1822.
Many years later, on 1953, the then president Manuel A. Odría decreed Teachers' Day to be commemorated on the 6 of July.

Philippines
Teacher's day (Araw ng mga Guro)
October 5
By Presidential Proclamation No. 479 to honor more than 500,000 teachers nationwide. However, (Tagalog:Araw ng mga Guro) in the Philippines (Teacher's Day) is actually celebrated in schools between the months of September and October (mainly elementary and secondary levels). Teachers are presented with orchid corsages by students. Groups of students representing various grade levels perform short skits or song and dance numbers, or read poetry for their teachers in front of fellow schoolmates in school-wide activities. These activities are planned by senior students in the Student Council who coordinate the activities well in advance. For Filipino-Chinese schools, a program is usually organized by students for teachers on September 27, while September 28, considered as the actual Teacher's Day, is a school holiday where both teachers and students are allowed to rest. September 28 was chosen because it is known as the birthday of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius .
For some universities in the Metro Manila area, Catholic Teachers' Day is celebrated on the second week of February.

Poland
Dzień Nauczyciela
October 14
On this day is the anniversary of creation the Commission of National Education, created in 1773 from the initiative of King Stanisław August Poniatowski

Russia
День учителя
October 5
Between 1965 and 1994, the first Sunday of October. Since 1994, on October 5, to coincide with the World Teachers' Day (est. 1994 by UNESCO).

Singapore
September 1
An official school holiday. Celebrations are normally conducted the day before, when students get half a day off.

Slovakia
Deň učiteľov
March 28
The birthdate of John Amos Comenius.

South Korea
스승의 날
May 15 since 1963 in Seoul and 1964 in Chunju city
Originally it was started by a group of red-cross youth team members who visited their sick ex-teachers at hospitals. The national celebration ceremony had been stopped between 1973 and 1982 and it resumed after that. On the celebration day, teachers are usually presented with carnations by their students, and both enjoy a shorter school day. Ex-students pay their respects to the former teachers by visiting them and handing a carnation. Many schools now close on Teacher's Day because of the rampant bribery implicit in the expensive gifts often given to teachers. Schools can use the day to have an outing for the teachers.

Republic of China (Taiwan)
教師節
September 28
The day honors teachers' virtues, pains, and also their contribution not only to their own students but also to the whole society. People often make use of the day to express their gratitude to their teachers, such as paying them a visit or sending them a card. This date was chosen to commemorate the birth of Confucius, believed to be the model master educator in ancient China. In 1939, the Ministry of Education established the national holiday to be August 27, the attributed birthday of Confucius.
In 1952, the Executive Yuan changed it to September, stating that it was calculated to be the precise date in the Gregorian calendar. The festival celebration occurs in the temples of Confucius around the island, known as the "Grand Ceremony Dedicated to Confucius" (祭孔大典). The ceremony begins at 6 AM with drum beats. 54 musicians dress in robes with blue belts, 36 (or 64) dancers dress in yellow with green belts. They are led by Confucius's chief descendant (currently Kung Te-cheng) and followed by ceremonial officers. Three animals -- the cow, the goat, and the pig -- are sacrificed. The hairs plucked from these sacrificed animals are called the Hairs of Wisdom. In addition, local education institutes and civil offices award certain teachers for their excellence and positive influence.

Thailand
วันครู
January 16
Adopted as Teachers' Day in the Thailand by a resolution of the government on November 21, 1956. The first Teachers' Day was held in 1957.

Turkey
Öğretmenler Günü
November 24
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk thought and stated that "New generation will be created by teachers." . Atatürk was also considered as Prime Teacher (Turkish: Başöğretmen), because he adopted a new alphabet for the newly founded Turkish Republic on 1923.

United States
National Teacher Day is the Tuesday
during Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place in the first full week of May (May 5, 2009)
Students often show appreciation for their teachers with token gifts. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day as "a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives".
The NEA gives a history of National Teacher Day: The origins of Teacher Day are murky. Around 1944 Wisconsin teacher Ryan Krug began corresponding with political and education leaders about the need for a national day to honor teachers. Woodbridge wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt who in 1953 persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day. NEA along with its Kansas and Indiana state affiliates and the Dodge City (Kan. ) local lobbied Congress to create a national day celebrating teachers. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for that year only. NEA and its affiliates continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.
As of September 7, 1976, September 11 was also adopted as Teachers' Day in the U.S. state of
Massachusetts. Currently, Massachusetts sets the first Sunday of June as its own Teachers’ Day, annually.

Vietnam
Ngày nhà giáo Việt Nam
November 20
This holiday allows students to express their respect to their teacher. Students begin preparing a week in advance, and many classes usually prepare literature and art to welcome teacher’s day, while other student prepare foods and flowers for the parties held at their schools. Students usually visit their teachers at their homes to offer flowers and small gifts, or organize trips with their teachers and classmates. Former students also pay respect to their former teachers on this day. The holiday has its origins in a meeting between educators in communist bloc nations in Warsaw in 1957. It was first celebrated in 1958 as the Day of the International Manifest of Educators; in 1982 the day is renamed Vietnamese Educators' Day.
（摘自wikipedia网站。）

祝天下所有教师：教师节快乐。