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World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day on 13 November encourages people everywhere to carry out acts of kindness in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserWorld Kindness Movement
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
The day is promoted by the World Kindness Movement, a network that grew out of a conference in Japan in the late 1990s. It aims to make kindness an everyday habit and suggests simple acts and school or workplace activities.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday 13 November 2026 | UK, USA, International, Australia | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Saturday 13 November 2027 | UK, USA, International, Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 13 November 2028 | UK, USA, International, Australia | Same date every year |
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