National Unity Day (Hindi: राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस, romanized: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, ISO: Rāṣṭrīya ēkatā divasa) is celebrated in India on 31 October. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who had a major role in the political integration of India.