The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year. On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons as recorded in Resolution 45/106. The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991.

The Interact club of Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School in collaboration with Helpage India celebrated the day at Tollygunge old age home.