World Senior Citizen Day is celebrated on August 21 every year to raise awareness of the contributions of older adults to society.

• World Senior Citizen Day is celebrated in recognition of the contributions made by the elderly to society.
• In India, any person above the age of 60 years is recognised as a senior citizen.
• The origins of the day can be traced back to the efforts of the former President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
• On August 19, 1988, President Reagan issued a presidential statement appointing August 21 as National Seniors Day in an attempt to honour the senior citizens in the country, while also emphasising the significance of programs and policies that benefit them. Over time, the celebration extended globally with the emergence of World Senior Citizen Day.