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World Hello Day

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

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November 2026

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

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YEARLY DATENovember 21

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYAwareness

SUBCATEGORYValues

INTRO

Introduction

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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!

TIMELINE

World Hello Day Timeline

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.

First Anniversary and Global Recognition

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

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.

National Geographic Feature

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

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.

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.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate World Hello Day

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.

INVITE

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.

VOLUNTEER

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'.

HOST

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.

SAY

Say hello online

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

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love World Hello Day

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!

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!