Uttar Pradesh Diwas is observed on 24th of January. The Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu was the chief guest of the event (named Lucknow Utsav) organized in Lucknow. A range of programmes would be organised to mark the day and people would be made aware of the state's history, culture and contribution to freedom struggle.
The objectives of the Uttar Pradesh Utsav is to present and promote the rich cultural heritage, literary, artistic and craftsmanship. The United Provinces unit was renamed as Uttar Pradesh on on January 24, 1950.