20/05/2026
World Bee Day
Date: 20th May 2026
Theme: “Bee Together for People and Planet - A Partnership that Sustains us all”
The 2026 theme, “Bee Together for People and the Planet”, celebrates this enduring partnership and highlights the essential role that cooperation between humans and bees plays in sustaining life on Earth. It emphasizes how beekeeping has developed across generations and landscapes, reflecting the creativity, resilience, and knowledge of communities worldwide. The theme also draws attention to the importance of protecting bee populations and strengthening sustainable beekeeping practices. Bees are among the world’s most important pollinators, contributing significantly to agriculture, ecosystem health, and global food production. Their survival is closely linked to environmental balance, making their protection vital for both people and the planet.
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India