National Consumer Day 2025: December 24

National Consumer Day 2025: December 24

• National Consumer Day is observed annually on 24 December to commemorate the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, which laid the foundation for India’s consumer protection framework.
• The observance reaffirms the Government of India’s commitment to safeguarding consumer interests through continuous strengthening of legal, regulatory and institutional mechanisms.
• The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 further reinforced this framework by introducing technology-enabled grievance redressal, modern enforcement tools and enhanced regulatory oversight.
• The theme for National Consumer Day 2025 — “Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice” — underscores the Department of Consumer Affairs sustained efforts to reduce pendency, enhance transparency, and improve access to justice in line with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.