November 21

World Hello Day

Join in on World Hello Day and spread a little kindness - say hello to your friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers!

Yearly Date

November 21

Observed

Internationally

Introduction

Get ready to spread some cheer and positivity on November 21 with World Hello Day! This annual event was established in 1973 as a way to promote peace, understanding, and communication among different nations and cultures around the world. The idea is simple – greet 10 people that day with a friendly "hello" or wave. It's an easy way to make someone's day brighter, while also helping to increase global unity. So go ahead and have some fun with this special holiday, and don't forget to say hello!

World Hello Day Timeline

1973

Inception of World Hello Day

The holiday was created by Brian McCormack and Michael McCormack in response to the Yom Kippur War, with an aim to advocate peace and communication.

1974

First Anniversary and Global Recognition

On its first anniversary, the event had gained recognition worldwide, with people from 180 countries participating.

1981

Letter by Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom sent a letter to the McCormacks in recognition of the importance of World Hello Day.

1983

National Geographic Feature

National Geographic wrote an article about World Hello Day, further increasing its global prominence and recognition.

1993

World Peace Prize

The creators of World Hello Day, the McCormack brothers, were awarded the World Peace Prize for their contribution to peace and communication efforts.

2006

Message by Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan, then Secretary-General of the United Nations, sent a message of support on the occasion of World Hello Day, affirming its ideals of peace and understanding.

How to Celebrate World Hello Day

1 Send a greeting card

Send a greeting card to friends and family, reminding them of the importance of saying 'hello'. Personalize the message with a few lines about how you plan to make the day special for them.

2 Invite friends for coffee

Meet up with friends for coffee and take a few moments to simply say 'hello' and catch up on what is going on in each other's lives.

3 Volunteer in your community

Volunteer at your local homeless shelter or soup kitchen and greet the people that you are helping with a warm 'hello'.

4 Host a hello gathering

Gather friends and family and host a World Hello Day celebration. Decorate the house, pick out some festive music, and enjoy some light refreshments while exchanging greetings.

5 Say hello online

Send out eCards or post messages on social media sites wishing everyone a happy World Hello Day.

Why We Love World Hello Day

It promotes global connections

World Hello Day is an international event that encourages people from all over the world to connect and break down cultural barriers through a simple act of saying hello. By participating in this event, you will feel a sense of connection with people from all corners of the globe!

It's a powerful message of peace

In today's world, countries are more divided than ever before. World Hello Day is a great opportunity to join forces and send a strong message of peace and understanding to others. By taking part in this international event, you can show that we are truly stronger when we stand together!

It's quick & easy to participate

Unlike other events that require lengthy preparations or donations, World Hello Day makes it incredibly easy for anyone to take part without having to go out of their way. All you have to do is go out into the world and greet someone - whether it be a stranger, friend or family member - with one simple word: hello!