75+ Happy Teachers Day Messages, Greetings, Wishes and Quotes for 2025

Apart from our parents, our teachers and Gurus play a huge role in shaping us into the people that we are today. They are our mentors; the ones who chisel us into better human beings. And so, every year, Teachers' Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy on September 5-- which also happens to be Dr.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary. For the unversed, Dr Radhakrishanan was an academician, teacher, author and statesman. He also served as the second President of India, after Independence. In 1962, when his students wished to celebrated his birthday after he became the President of India, he humbly requested them to instead mark this day in honour of all teachers-- as they are the ones who are shaping young minds, who will be the future of India.

And so, since then Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India.As the name suggests, Teachers' Day is the day when people express their gratitude to their teachers, mentors, and Gurus-- and thus thank them for their unwavering help and support. It is a day to honour the invaluable contributions of teachers in shaping society. The day holds great significance as it acknowledges the dedication, guidance, and hard work of teachers in nurturing students and building future generations.

Celebrations in schools and colleges include heartfelt speeches, cultural programs, skits, and expressions of gratitude. Beyond the festivities, Teachers’ Day reminds us of the vital role teachers play in imparting knowledge, instilling values, and shaping an educated, responsible, and progressive society.

It is a day of respect, gratitude, and inspiration.To help you wish your teachers on this special day, here we list some messages, greetings, wishes and quotes to send them on this occasion:

Teachers Day messages, greetings, and wishes

1. Thank you for being the best teacher in life, ma'am/ sir! Your guidance has shaped my life in countless ways.2. Happy Teachers’ Day! I'm forever grateful to you.3. Wishing you a beautiful Teachers’ Day filled with love, respect, and gratitude.4. Thank you for making learning so meaningful. Happy Teachers’ Day!5. Your wisdom has been my guiding light. Sending you my warm wishes on this Teachers’ Day.6. Happy Teachers’ Day to the one who made education a joy.For Gurus (Traditional/Spiritual Mentors)1. Happy Teachers’ Day to my Guru, whose wisdom and blessings guide me every day.2. Jai guru ji! Thank you for being the best teacher in my life!3. A guru lights the lamp of knowledge in darkness. Thank you for everything.4. On Teachers’ Day, I bow with gratitude to my Guru for showing me the path.5. The world becomes clearer because of your teachings. Happy Teachers’ Day, dear Guru.6. Gurus are divine blessings. Thank you for being mine.For school/college teachers1. You taught me lessons that go beyond textbooks. Happy Teachers’ Day!2. A big salute to my teacher who believed in me when I doubted myself.3. Happy Teachers’ Day to the one who turned learning into an adventure.4. Because of your patience, I learned to believe in myself. Thank you, teacher.5. Teachers like you make classrooms feel like home. Happy Teachers’ Day!For mentors in life or at the workplace1. Happy Teachers’ Day to my mentor, who turned my challenges into opportunities.2. Your advice has been a compass in my career journey. Thank you!3. A mentor like you is a blessing for a lifetime.

Happy Teachers’ Day.4. Your encouragement gave me the courage to aim higher. Warm wishes today.5. You showed me how to dream big and achieve bigger. Happy Teachers’ Day! Heartfelt and emotional messages

1. Words aren’t enough to thank you for your endless patience and kindness.2. Happy Teachers’ Day! You touched my heart while shaping my mind.3. A teacher plants seeds of knowledge that grow forever. Thank you for being mine.4. Teachers are second parents, and I’m blessed to have you.5. Your lessons live in me every single day. Happy Teachers’ Day.Short and sweet wishes1. I'm forever grateful for your guidance. Thank you for guiding me. Happy Teachers’ Day!2. To the world’s best teacher, Happy Teachers’ Day!3. Thank you for making me who I am today. Happy Teachers’ Day!4. Happy Teachers’ Day! You are truly unforgettable.5. Grateful always. Wishing you a wonderful Teachers’ Day!Respectful and formal messages1. On this Teachers’ Day, I offer deep respect and gratitude for your guidance.2. Wishing you health, happiness, and honor on Teachers’ Day.3. Your dedication shapes the future of generations. Happy Teachers’ Day! 4. May this Teachers’ Day bring you joy and appreciation for your selfless service.5. A teacher’s wisdom is a nation’s strength. Heartfelt wishes to you today.Creative and modern messages1. Happy Teachers’ Day to my lifelong influencer!2. Teachers like you deserve a million likes and endless gratitude.3. You’re the original life coach in my journey. Happy Teachers’ Day!4. Teachers build futures like artists create masterpieces. Thank you.5. Happy Teachers’ Day to my favorite knowledge superhero!6. Thank you for being the best mentor in my life. Happy Teachers’ Day! 7. Have a wonderful day. Happy Teachers’ Day! 8. Happy Teachers’ Day! Thank you for being such a wonderful mentor to me. I'll forever be grateful to you.9. Too grateful to have you in my life as my Guru and mentor. Happy Teachers’ Day! 10. Thank you for being my mentor. Happy Teachers’ Day! Quotes about teachers and mentors1. “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry2. “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” – Albert Einstein3. “The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future.” – F. Sionil Jose4. “The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see.” – Alexandra K. Trenfor5. “Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.” – Colleen Wilcox6. “Mentors are like coaches—they believe in you even before you believe in yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey7. “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” – Henry Adams8. “Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students.” – Charles Kuralt9. “To teach is to learn twice.” – Joseph Joubert10. “Mentors empower you to see a possible future and believe it can be obtained.” – John C. Maxwell11. “Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges.” – Joyce Meyer12. “Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor.” – Lailah Gifty Akita13. “The duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character.” – Dorothea Dix14. “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” – William Arthur Ward15. “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey16. “One good teacher in a lifetime may sometimes change a delinquent into a solid citizen.” – Philip Wylie17. “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” – Bob Talbert18. “A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you than you see in yourself.” – Bob Proctor19. “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” – Mark Van Doren20. “What a teacher writes on the blackboard of life can never be erased.” – Author Unknown21. “Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.” – Chinese Proverb22. “Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” – John Crosby23. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats24. “Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe in them.” – Ann Lieberman25. “Mentors change your path not by walking it for you, but by walking beside you.” – Unknown26. “The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book.” – Author Unknown27. “A mentor is someone who helps you find the hope inside yourself.” – Oprah Winfrey28. “Teachers are the one and only people who lose sleep for your success.” – Unknown29. “The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” – Herbert Spencer