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World Smile Day
A day dedicated to smiles and small acts of kindness, held on the first Friday of October.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserHarvey Ball World Smile Foundation
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1999
About the day
Harvey Ball, the Massachusetts artist who drew the yellow smiley face in 1963, launched the day in 1999. The Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation now supports it, with the theme of doing one kind act and helping one person smile.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 1 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Friday 6 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Friday 5 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
Where this information comes from
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