October 5 — Teacher's Day: history, traditions, gift ideas

Every year on October 5, Russia and other countries of the world celebrate World Teacher's Day, expressing gratitude to teachers, educators and teachers. In 2025, the holiday falls on a Sunday. Izvestia tells about how the celebrations will be held and what to give the teachers.

Teacher's Day in 2025 — the history of the holiday

The establishment of World Teachers' Day is associated with a historic event — the holding of a Special intergovernmental conference on the Status of Teachers in Paris on October 5, 1966. It adopted the document "Recommendations on the status of teachers", signed by UNESCO and the International Labour Organization. He established criteria for the rights and duties of teachers, standards for their training, qualifications and working conditions.

In 1994, on the anniversary of the adoption of the "Recommendations", UNESCO established the International Teachers' Day. Many countries supported this initiative by setting a celebration for October 5 or the dates closest to it.

Teacher's Day 2025: ideas for school holiday scenarios

How to organize a Teacher's Day at school in 2025, and how to unite students, teachers and parents in one day

In the Soviet Union, the teachers' holiday appeared earlier — in 1965. It was originally celebrated on the first Sunday of October, but since 1994, Russia has joined the international celebration, setting a permanent date — October 5. In Belarus and other CIS countries, Teachers' Day continues to be celebrated on the first Sunday of October.

Teacher's Day traditions in Russia

In Russia, concerts, matinees, exhibitions and class hours dedicated to teachers are traditionally organized on October 5. Students and their parents prepare surprises for teachers: gifts, congratulations, photo shoots and other pleasant moments.

The main event in 2025 will be the Big Teachers' Week, which will be held from September 29 to October 5. The common theme of all events: "Every teacher is a defender!" The campaign aims to recognize the role of educators in providing a safe environment for children's development. During the week, open lessons, master classes and summing up the results of All-Russian competitions in the field of education, such as "Teacher of the Year of Russia", "Director of the Year of Russia", "Educator of the Year of Russia", etc. are planned.

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Special attention is paid to the All-Russian Forum of Classroom Teachers, which brought together teachers and curators of educational institutions from all over the country. In 2025, the forum was held from 1 to 3 October.

What to give for Teacher's Day in 2025

It is customary to give gifts on Teacher's Day in Russia. However, when choosing a gift, it is important to remember that its cost should not exceed 3 thousand rubles. This amount is established by the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

Teacher's Day Gift Ideas

• a set of fragrant teas or coffee;
• A book can be a bestseller, a classic, or even a specialized book on pedagogy or psychology.;
• stationery equipment — a set of beautiful pens, notebooks, diaries or organizers;
• A thermocup or thermos is a practical gift for a teacher, especially in the cold season.;
• a set for creativity or hobby;
• certificate for a cafe or store;
• scented candles;
• A personalized T—shirt or hoodie is a T-shirt with a unique design or inscription reflecting the teacher's profession.

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