Engineer's Day 2025: List of Countries that also Celebrate Engineer Day in September Month
Engineer’s Day is celebrated globally to recognize engineers’ contributions to innovation, infrastructure, and national growth. While dates vary worldwide, countries like India, Canada, Sri Lanka, and Turkey commemorate it in September. In India, September 15 honors Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a visionary engineer whose legacy shaped modern development.
Engineer’s Day is celebrated worldwide on different days and different dates to honour the contribution of engineers towards their innovations, infrastructure, and national development. While many countries observe it at varying times of the year, a select few commemorate it in September, making this month especially significant for the engineering community. In this article, we will explore that with India, how many others countries also celebrate Engineer's Day in the month of September.
Greetings to all the engineers on #EngineersDay. Your vision, innovation, and dedication are fast advancing India to the pinnacle of technological progress. On the Jayanti of Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya Ji, I bow to the legendary engineer who set us on this transformative path. pic.twitter.com/C6gtzqnclz
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 15, 2025
List of Countries that also Celebrate Engineer's Day in September Month
| Country | Date | Notes |
| Canada | September 17 | Celebrated as Engineer’s Day. |
| Egypt | September, variable | Engineer’s Day is observed in September, though the exact date may vary. |
| India | September 15 | Celebrated since 1968 as a tribute to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a legendary engineer and statesman. |
| Mauritius | September 13 | Engineer’s Day is observed on this date. |
| Romania, South Africa | September 14 | Celebrated in both Romania and South Africa. |
| Sri Lanka | September 15 | Engineer’s Day is observed on the same date as in India. |
| Tanzania | September 15 | Engineer’s Day is celebrated on this date. |
| Turkey | September 19 | Engineer’s Day is observed on this date. |
Why is celebrating Engineers' Day very important for India?
India celebrates Engineers’ Day on September 15 every year to honour Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (1861–1962). He was one of the greatest engineers in India’s history. He was popularly known as Sir MV. He was instrumental in many modern systems, such as the Irrigation system, for flood protection measures, and he was also a part of the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Karnataka.
He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna Award in 1955, which is India’s Highest civilian award. His vision and brilliance in engineering laid the foundation of India’s progress in infrastructure development, water resources management and industrial development.
Conclusion
Engineers’ Day in India not only commemorates the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya but also serves as a reminder of the critical role engineers play in nation-building. The celebration of Engineers’ Day reminds us of what our engineers have done to pave the way for national development in infrastructure, in managing resources, and in industrialisation. This day marks a very important milestone in India.
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