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World Hello Day

A day encouraging people to greet at least ten others as a simple gesture for peace, held every year on 21 November.

  • UK
  • USA
  • International
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1973

About the day

The day began in 1973 in response to that year's conflict between Egypt and Israel. Brian and Michael McCormack promote it, and it has been marked in around 180 countries.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2026Saturday 21 November 2026UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2027Sunday 21 November 2027UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year
2028Tuesday 21 November 2028UK, USA, InternationalSame date every year

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