YMA Day 2026
YMA Day is a public holiday observed in Mizoram every 15 June, marking the 1935 founding of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the state's largest voluntary Mizo community organisation. Schools, universities, businesses and government offices across Mizoram remain closed on this day.
Origin of YMA Day
The Young Mizo Association (Y.M.A.) was founded by the Welsh Christian missionaries. The Mizo leaders thought of a proposal on 3rd June at the residence of Kattie Hughes to unite all the Mizo people, and they proposed the formation of the Young Mizo Christian Association. Reverend David Edward gave the name ‘Young Lushai Associations’, and the organization was inaugurated on 15 June 1935. The name was changed to ‘Young Mizo Association’ on 7th October 1947 and is adjoined by other states such as Manipur, Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya. The organisation has over 4.4 lakh members and 831 branches across Mizoram and other adjoining states.
What YMA Aims to Achieve
The following are the aims and objectives of YMA:
- Development of the Mizo society
- Revere Christian ethics
- Good use of leisure
The ten commitments of YMA are as follows:
- Respect for religion
- Preservation of culture
- Social commitment
- Family management
- Self-discipline and righteousness
- Chivalry and usefulness
- Just and truthfulness
- Restraining from indulging in alcohol and drugs
- Politeness and tolerance
Interesting Facts About YMA Day
The following are some of the interesting facts about YMA Day:
- The age requirement for YMA membership is 14 years and above.
- YMA membership is voluntary in nature and not compulsory for all Mizo locals
- The origin of the name Young Lushai Association was meant to sound much like the Young Wales Association in Wales
- The three colours of the YMA emblem symbolise sanctity (white), brightness (red), and compassion for poor (black)
- The elected president of YMA from 2017 to 2019 and 2019 to 2021 was Vanlalruata.
- Central YMA operates through sub-headquarters across Mizoram, including Champhai, Kolasib, Lunglei, Mamit and Serchhip, coordinating branches throughout the state and in neighbouring regions.
How to Observe YMA Day?
Here are some of the ways to observe YMA Day:
- Locals of Mizoram gather for an annual tradition of cleanliness drive, cleaning street walls, road, and disposing garbage
- People also donate to local orphanages
- People also participate in repairing and constructing houses.
Summary
YMA Day, observed every 15 June in Mizoram, marks the 1935 founding of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the state's largest voluntary community organisation. The day is a regional government holiday when institutions across Mizoram close, and it is marked with cleanliness drives, donations to orphanages and house-repair projects. YMA continues to serve as the Mizo community's central social institution, guided by its founding aims and commitments.
FAQs on YMA Day
1.Who was the first president of YMA?
The first president of Young Mizo Association was Pu Niara.
2.Is YMA day a government holiday?
Yes, YMA Day is a government holiday in Mizoram and in some other adjoining states.
3.How many members are there in YMA?
There are around 2.5 lakh members in Young Mizo Association.
4.Who is present president of YMA?
The current president of YMA is R Lalngheta.
5.Where is the headquarters of YMA?
YMA is headquartered at Aizawl in Mizoram.
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