HighLights
- National Unity Day 2026 marks Sardar Patel's 151st birth anniversary.
- PM Modi to pay tribute at Gujarat's iconic Statue of Unity.
- Ekta Nagar to host grand Unity Parade and cultural performances.
National Unity Day 2026, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is observed on October 31 every year to mark the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year marks his 151st birth anniversary and will be celebrated with greater grandeur. The day is marked by the Unity Parade in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, featuring contingents from police and military forces, alongside spectacular cultural performances. This year, the celebration will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity.