International Day of Happiness, 20th of March 2026

International Day of Happiness 2026 20 March 2026

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Champion.

Social media can divide us. On March 20th, we're proving it doesn't have to. Join thousands of people taking coordinated action to spread genuine human connection — on the one day the world is watching happiness.

 

Why this matters — right now

The theme for International Day of Happiness 2026 is creating healthier, happier uses of social media. The need couldn't be more urgent. Algorithms reward outrage. Feeds amplify anxiety. The very platforms designed to connect us are, for too many people, doing the opposite.

We're not going to wait for the platforms to fix it. We're going to change it ourselves — together.

On March 20th, Action for Happiness is mobilising a community of Champions to flood social media with something it rarely sees: real, warm, genuine human connection. The science is clear — relationships are the single biggest driver of happiness. And when we act collectively, small actions create ripple effects that reach far beyond what any one of us could do alone.

What does "real connection" look like?

It means stepping away from passive scrolling and choosing active connection — reaching out to someone you've been meaning to contact, expressing gratitude, or simply being fully present with the people around you. These aren't grand gestures. They're the small, human moments that research consistently shows have the most impact on our happiness and the happiness of others. When thousands of us do them at the same time, it becomes a movement.

What happens when you sign up?

You'll join a private Champions mailing list. Here's what we'll send you:

Your action instructions

Clear, practical ideas for spreading real connection on the day — both online and off.

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Inspiration & nudges

Timely reminders and motivational content to help you show up and take action.

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What happens next

Follow-ups about the impact we created together and future opportunities to keep the momentum going.

The world needs this.

You can help make it happen.

Sign up below to become a Happiness Champion. Experience the feeling that comes from acting on your values — and the knowledge that you're part of a global wave of people choosing connection over division.

 

Let's take action to be happier and kinder — together.

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