Bal Diwas (Children’s Day) is celebrated in India on 14 November, the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. This page gives you three ready English speeches by class level (about 1, 2 and 3 minutes), 10 lines for quick revision, and 6 slogans. Replace [Name] with your own name and read aloud once before the programme.
Bal Diwas Speech for Class 1-3 (Short, 1 Minute)
Very simple words and short sentences. Speaking slowly, it takes about one minute.
Speech 1: Class 1-3, about 1 minute
Good morning, respected teachers and my dear friends.
My name is [Name]. I am in Class [__]. Today I want to say a few words about Children’s Day.
Children’s Day is celebrated on 14 November. It is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He was the first Prime Minister of India. He loved children, and children loved him too. They called him Chacha Nehru.
On this day, we sing, play and enjoy at school. But we should also remember to listen to our parents, study well and be kind to everyone.
Thank you. Happy Children’s Day!
Bal Diwas Speech for Class 4-8 (2 Minutes)
A little more detail, with a small message for the audience. It takes about two minutes.
Speech 2: Class 4-8, about 2 minutes
Good morning to our respected Principal, teachers and all my dear friends.
Today I am happy to speak on Bal Diwas, which we also call Children’s Day.
In India, we celebrate Children’s Day on 14 November every year. This is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, our first Prime Minister. He was born on 14 November 1889. He loved children very much, and they lovingly called him Chacha Nehru. That is why his birthday is kept as a special day for children.
Why is this day important? Because children are not only small people who play and study. They are the future teachers, doctors, farmers, artists, scientists and leaders of our country. When we give children love, good education and a safe place to grow, our country grows strong too.
But Children’s Day is not only for games, songs and sweets at school. It is also a day to think. Does every child have books, food and a safe home? Can every child go to school and smile freely? As students, we can help in small ways. We can share our books, respect our teachers, never tease anyone, and be kind to children who need help.
So let us promise today that we will study sincerely, behave well and help others. Let us make every day a happy day for children.
Thank you, and Happy Children’s Day to everyone.
Bal Diwas Speech for Class 9-12 (Longer Version)
A fuller speech with a serious message for senior students. It takes about three minutes.
Speech 3: Class 9-12, about 3 minutes
Good morning to our respected Principal, honourable teachers and my dear friends.
Today we celebrate Bal Diwas, or Children’s Day, on 14 November. I feel proud to speak about a day that belongs to all of us.
Let me begin with the reason for this date. 14 November is the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born in 1889 and became the first Prime Minister of independent India. He was known for his deep affection for children, and they called him Chacha Nehru. After his death, the country chose to remember his birthday as Children’s Day, so that every year we stop and think about our children.
A day like this should not remain only a school function with cultural programmes and sweets. Those are good, and we enjoy them. But the real purpose is bigger. It asks us what kind of childhood we are giving to the next generation.
Every child deserves a few basic things: a safe home, enough food, a good school, time to play, and someone who listens. Where even one of these is missing, a child’s talent may stay hidden.
As senior students, we are not too young to help. We can guide a younger student in studies. We can stand up against bullying, in school or online. We can treat every child with respect, whether the child lives in a big city or a small village.
We must also remember that childhood is not only about marks. Marks matter, but so do curiosity, kindness, honesty and courage. A child who learns to ask questions, to say sorry and to help a friend is learning something an exam paper cannot measure.
All of us were looked after by someone, whether parents, teachers or neighbours. Children’s Day reminds us to return that care to those who are younger than us.
So today I request all of you to make one small promise. Let us be a good example for younger children, protect their happiness and help them dream big.
Thank you. Happy Children’s Day! Jai Hind.
Bal Diwas in English: Name and Meaning
“Bal” means child and “Diwas” means day, so Bal Diwas in English is Children’s Day. In schools it is also called Chacha Nehru’s birthday, because children knew Nehru by that name. Most Hindi-medium and English-medium schools use both names, so you can say either in your speech.
Who Has Birthday on Children’s Day
Children’s Day in India falls on the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (14 November 1889), the first Prime Minister of India. After his death in 1964, his birthday began to be celebrated as Children’s Day.
Myth
Fact
Children’s Day in India is on 20 November.
In India it is celebrated on 14 November. 20 November is Universal Children’s Day, observed by the United Nations.
14 November is the death anniversary of Nehru.
It is his birthday. He was born on 14 November 1889.
“Chacha Nehru” was a school teacher.
He was the first Prime Minister of India. Children gave him the name Chacha because of his love for them.
10 Lines on Children’s Day for Quick Revision
Use these as a 10-line speech, a notice-board write-up or a last-minute revision list.
Children’s Day is celebrated in India on 14 November every year.
Pick the right length. About 100-120 words take one minute at a calm pace, so Speech 1 suits a one-minute slot. If your teacher gives you a time limit, trim the middle paragraphs, not the greeting or the closing.
Practise aloud. Read it three or four times in front of a mirror or a family member. Reading in your head is not the same as speaking.
Start slowly. Smile, pause for a second, then greet. A calm first line settles your nerves.
Look up. Look at the audience for at least a few words in every sentence instead of reading only from the page.
Pause at full stops. A short pause lets the audience follow you and gives you time to breathe.
Make it yours. Add [Name], your class, and one line of your own, such as a school memory or a promise you want to make.
Do not rush the ending. End with “Thank you” and “Happy Children’s Day” in a clear, happy voice.
