Teacher’s Day campaigns that pay tribute to our educators

Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated every year on September 5, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the former President of India, renowned scholar, and teacher. The day, instituted in 1962, honours educators’ role in shaping generations and highlights the cultural reverence for teachers as guides, mentors, and nation-builders.

Over the years, Teachers’ Day has also become a moment for brands to craft emotion-led campaigns that celebrate the bond between teachers and students. Instead of direct product promotions, advertising on this day often leans on nostalgia, gratitude, and storytelling, making it fertile ground for brands to build an emotional connection with audiences.

Companies like Linc and Aakash Institute have also taken this day as a natural moment to communicate their value, often tying narratives to modern learning environments. Guru Dakshina, a short film by Classplus, captures the timeless bond between teacher and student, showing how gratitude extends beyond classrooms into life.

Colgate and Z5’s collaborative ad film spoke about Sujit Chattopadhyay, a man who transformed from a retired school teacher to homeschooling underprivileged children in his village without proper facilities, but only with his passion for teaching and educating children.

Below we take a look at some of the iconic campaigns for Teacher's Day:

Navneet Education Ltd | Teachers don’t just teach lessons - they shape lives, dreams & futures

Oswaal Books | Tribute to incredible teachers

Aditya Birla Group | Window to the world

Kotak Mutual Fund | Guru wahi jo dikhaye raasta sahi

Aakash Institute | Learn Unlearn Relearn

Visa India | Kindness is Cashless

Colgate x Z5 | Smile karo aur shuru ho jao

Classplus | Guru Dakshina

Linc | A film on Teacher's Day

Mankind Pharma | Teacher's Day