Hindi Journalism Day is observed annually on 30 May to commemorate the beginning of Hindi journalism in India.
On 30 May 1826, India’s first Hindi newspaper, Udant Martand (“The Rising Sun”), was launched from Kolkata (then Calcutta) by Pandit Jugal Kishore Shukla.
The day recognises the contribution of Hindi journalism in promoting public awareness, strengthening democracy, and expanding access to information in Indian languages.
2026 marks the 200th anniversary of Hindi journalism in India.