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National Compliment Day

Spread positivity and boost self-confidence - celebrate National Compliment Day with your friends, family, and colleagues!

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January 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJanuary 24

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYValues

INTRO

Introduction

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Celebrate National Compliment Day on January 24 and let your loved ones know how much you appreciate them! This day was created to recognize the power of a kind word, and remind us all of how important it is to spread positivity. Even in times when things may seem bleak, we can always count on compliments - big or small - to make someone's day just a bit brighter.

TIMELINE

National Compliment Day Timeline

Compliment Day Creation

Debbie Hoffman, a motivational speaker, and Kathy Chamberlin from Hopkinton, NH, created National Compliment Day to spread positivity and brighten people's day.

Recognition Grows

National Compliment Day started gaining attention from schools and organizations as a day to celebrate positivity and appreciation.

Social Media Influence

The advent of social media gave National Compliment Day another platform to gain popularity, allowing people worldwide to engage.

Global Recognition

National Compliment Day started receiving global recognition, with people celebrating in various countries worldwide.

Celebration Amid Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, National Compliment Day played an crucial role in spreading positivity and upliftment during tough times.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Compliment Day

Write a handwritten note

Take the time to write a special note of appreciation for someone close to you. Let them know how much you appreciate them and what it is about them that you admire.

GIVE

Give compliments freely

Make it a point to give genuine compliments to people around you. It could be a stranger on the street, or someone in your office, or even your family members. Compliments can have a huge impact on people's day.

POST

Post positive messages

Share a positive message on social media and encourage others to do the same. You can also tag friends and challenge them to share their own positive messages with the world.

SEND

Send an email

Send an email of appreciation to someone who has made a difference in your life recently. Acknowledge their efforts and let them know how much they are appreciated.

HOST

Host a “Compliment Party”

Invite your friends over and make it a night of giving sincere compliments to each other! Play some games like “compliment roulette” - where everyone takes turns delivering compliments to one another.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Compliment Day

It builds relationships

Complimenting someone sends the message that you appreciate who they are and that you value your relationship with them. Even something as simple as telling someone they did a good job on a project can go a long way in establishing trust between people and strengthen their bond.

It boosts morale

Giving and receiving compliments is a great way to lift up those around us and boost our confidence. It's especially important in today's world, where people are working apart from each other and may not have as much interaction or support as they normally would. By sending meaningful compliments, we can help bring joy and positivity back into the workplace!

It encourages kindness

On National Compliment Day, we can show how important it is to be kind and caring towards one another. Words of affirmation are powerful, and we can use them to create positive energy that will spread around us like wildfire. What better way to brighten someone’s day than with a sincere compliment?