February 14-20

Random Acts of Kindness Week

Spread kindness like confetti during Random Acts of Kindness Week! Simple gestures can make a big difference in someone's day.

Yearly Date

February 14

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Get ready to spread kindness and make someone's day a little brighter during Random Acts of Kindness Week! This week-long celebration, which takes place in the third week of February, encourages people to perform random acts of kindness towards others. It was first established in 1995 by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation and has since inspired countless acts of generosity and compassion around the world. Whether it's buying a stranger's coffee or simply offering a smile, this week is all about making the world a better place through small but meaningful actions. So let's join in on the fun and spread some love and positivity!

Random Acts of Kindness Week Timeline

1995

Foundation Established

Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is set up to inspire individuals towards greater generosity and compassion.

1996

First Random Acts of Kindness Week

The inaugural celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Week inspires millions of acts of kindness worldwide.

2005

School Participation

Schools begin to actively participate, instilling the values of kindness and empathy in students.

2011

Global Recognition

The week achieves global recognition as individuals, communities, and organizations join to spread kindness.

2018

"Why Be Kind?" Campaign

The foundation initiates the "Why Be Kind?" campaign to further promote kindness in everyday life.

How to Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week

1 Spread kindness with sticky notes

Write positive and uplifting messages on sticky notes and leave them in public places for strangers to find. This small act of kindness can brighten someone's day and inspire them to pass on the kindness.

2 Volunteer at a local charity

Spend some time giving back to your community by volunteering at a local charity or non-profit organization. This is a great way to spread kindness and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

3 Pay for someone's coffee or meal

Next time you're in line at a coffee shop or restaurant, offer to pay for the person behind you. This random act of kindness will surely put a smile on their face and encourage them to pay it forward.

4 Write thank-you notes

Take some time to write handwritten thank-you notes to people who have made a positive impact in your life. This small gesture is sure to make them feel appreciated and valued.

5 Create care packages for the homeless

Gather essential items such as socks, toiletries, and non-perishable food items and create care packages to hand out to the homeless in your community. This act of kindness will provide much needed support and warmth to those in need.

Why We Love Random Acts of Kindness Week

It promotes positivity and compassion

Random Acts of Kindness Week encourages people to spread love and kindness in the world. It reminds us to be more aware of our actions and how they can impact others, leading to a more positive and compassionate society.

Small acts can make a big difference

Even the smallest acts of kindness can have a ripple effect - holding the door open for someone, offering a compliment, or buying coffee for a stranger can brighten someone's day and inspire them to pay it forward.

It brings people together

Participating in Random Acts of Kindness Week can create a sense of community as people come together with the shared goal of spreading love and kindness. It also allows individuals to connect with new people through simple acts of compassion.