Parent guide
Republic Day speech for kids in English, UKG to Class 8
Republic Day is on 26 January, and most schools hold a flag hoisting and ask children to speak at the assembly. Below are short speeches for each class that your child can make their own, opening lines, facts to include, and how to practise in the days before.
By the Eloqova team · Updated 25 October 2026
Facts your child can use
- India celebrates Republic Day on 26 January every year.
- On 26 January 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect and India became a republic.
- Dr B. R. Ambedkar chaired the committee that drafted the Constitution. It was adopted on 26 November 1949, which is now celebrated as Constitution Day.
- 26 January was chosen because on that day in 1930, India declared Purna Swaraj, complete independence.
- The main parade takes place on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, and the President unfurls the national flag.
- 26 January 2027 is India's 78th Republic Day.
Independence Day (15 August) celebrates freedom from British rule. Republic Day celebrates the Constitution: the rules and rights that let Indians choose their own government. Children often mix the two up, so this one line is worth getting right.
UKG and Class 1: a 30-second speech
Four or five short sentences. Your child can hold a small paper flag while speaking.
Good morning, everyone. My name is Ishaan. Today is Republic Day. Our flag has three colours: saffron, white and green. I love my country, India. Happy Republic Day! Jai Hind!
Classes 2 and 3: a 1-minute speech
Good morning to our principal, teachers and my dear friends. Today we celebrate Republic Day. On 26 January 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect. The Constitution is like a big rule book for our country. It gives every Indian the same rights.
Dr B. R. Ambedkar and many great leaders worked hard to write it. Today we watch the parade, sing the national anthem and salute our flag. As students, we can be good citizens too: by following rules, keeping our school clean and being kind to everyone. Happy Republic Day! Jai Hind!
Classes 4 and 5: a 1 to 2-minute speech
Good morning, respected principal, teachers and my dear friends. Imagine a game with no rules. Everyone would argue and nobody would have fun. A country needs rules too, and that is why we celebrate Republic Day.
On 26 January 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect, and India became a republic: a country where the people choose their own leaders. The Constituent Assembly worked for almost three years to write it, and Dr B. R. Ambedkar led the committee that drafted it.
The Constitution gives us rights, like the right to equality and the right to education. It also gives us duties, like respecting the national flag and protecting the environment. Rights and duties go together.
So this Republic Day, let us not only salute the flag, but also promise to do our duties every day. Happy Republic Day! Jai Hind!
Classes 6 to 8: a 2 to 3-minute speech
Good morning to our respected principal, teachers and fellow students. Every 26 January, we see the tricolour rise, hear the national anthem and watch the parade on Kartavya Path. But what exactly are we celebrating?
India became independent on 15 August 1947, but it became a republic on 26 January 1950, when our Constitution came into effect. The date was chosen to honour 26 January 1930, when our freedom fighters declared Purna Swaraj. The Constitution, drafted by a committee led by Dr B. R. Ambedkar, promised every Indian justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
These are not just words in a book. Equality means no child is treated as less because of religion, caste or gender. Liberty means we can think, speak and learn freely. Fraternity means we look out for each other.
As students, we are the next citizens of this republic. We honour the Constitution when we stand up for a classmate, respect different opinions, waste less and work hard. Let us make our republic proud, not only on 26 January, but every day. Happy Republic Day, and Jai Hind!
Opening lines that grab attention
The first line matters most. Let your child pick one and say it slowly, looking at the audience:
- "What would a country look like without any rules?"
- "Three colours, one flag, more than a billion people."
- "India got its freedom in 1947, but it got its voice in 1950."
- "Today, the most important book in India is not a storybook. It is our Constitution."
- "Raise your hand if you know why we celebrate today."
How to practise in the days before
- Make it personal. Add one sentence that is only your child's: what they love about India, a freedom fighter they admire, or what they will do as a good citizen.
- Use cue cards, not the full speech. One keyword per point. Our free speech planner (PDF) has a cue-card section you can cut out.
- Say the dates slowly. "Twenty-sixth January, nineteen fifty." Dates are where most children rush or trip.
- End strong. "Jai Hind!" should be the loudest line of the speech, followed by a pause and a smile.
- Practise standing up, three times a day, for three or four days, and record one practice on your phone to watch together.
If your child gets nervous on stage, read our stage fear guide. For other school events, see our Children's Day and Christmas speeches, or speech topics by class.
Want a trainer to help before the big day?
Eloqova runs live 1:1 online classes that help children speak with confidence. In a free 1:1 demo session, a trainer can listen to your child's Republic Day speech, help with the opening, voice and pauses, and show you how to practise at home. It takes about an hour and needs no payment.