World Laughter Day
A day promoting laughter for health and friendship, held on the first Sunday of May.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserLaughter Yoga International
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held1998
About the day
Dr Madan Kataria, the Indian doctor who founded the Laughter Yoga movement, started the day in 1998. Laughter clubs around the world hold group sessions to mark it.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 2 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Sunday 7 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Sunday 6 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Set by a fixed rule |
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