Happy International Day of Happiness: Quotes, Wishes, Messages, Images, Date, and More

Introduction of International Day of Happiness

The United Nations organizes an annual celebration called the International Day of Happiness on 20th March all around the world. On 28th June 2012, the United Nations General Assembly created it to understand that happiness is a universal human right. Positive ideas are promoted as a vital component of humanity'shumanity's well-being in most of the globe'sglobe's ideologies and beliefs. However, the notion of a specific day of commemoration for it is a comparatively new one.

History of International Day of Happiness

The inaugural International Day of Happiness was celebrated on 20th March 2013, after Jayme Illien, a UN adviser campaigned for several years. He was passionate about eradicating global inequity. As a result, the UN has chosen to implement World Happiness Day, based on Illien'sIllien's notion, in order to raise awareness about the importance of contentment in people's lives. Ban Ki Moon, Chelsea Clinton, and celebrities such as Pharrell Williams, who's been closely connected with the event, have all attended recent international gatherings.

International Day of Happiness 2023 Date

• When is International Day of Happiness 2023?

International Day of Happiness for the year 2023 is celebrated/observed on Monday, 20 March.

• International Day of Happiness dates for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027

International Day of Happiness Quotes

• The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters. — Audrey Hepburn
• If you want to be happy, be. – Leo Tolstoy
• Happiness is the secret to all beauty. There is no beauty without happiness. — Christian Dior
• The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are. – Goldie Hawn
• The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. — Mark Twain
• Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be. ― Abraham Lincoln
• Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. — Mahatma Gandhi
• Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. – Omar Khayyam
• Happiness doesn’t depend on what we have, but it does depend on how we feel toward what we have. We can be happy with little and miserable with much. – William D. Hoard
• Everywhere you go, take a smile with you—Sasha Azevedo
• If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects—Albert Einstein
• Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections—Gerard Way
• Rules for Happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for—Immanuel Kant

International Day of Happiness Wishes

• Love, Happy World Happiness Day! Let us seek our happiness in each other’s company!
• If you choose to be happy today, happiness will come to you tomorrow!
• Happiness is all around you, so bask yourself in the warm laughter and cheery smiles!
• If you are content with small achievements, your happiness will last long! Dear friends, Happy World Day of Happiness to you! Be happy and spread your happiness!
• A happy mind is a creative mind! Be happy now if you want to succeed in the future!
• Happy World Happiness Day! Happiness is in all the little things around you, so be happy!
• Dear, I hope you can gain the 3 gems of life- happiness, hope, and love! Stay blessed!
• Start your day with a smile on your face and let happiness bloom in your heart!
• Happy World Happiness Day! Happiness is in all the little things around you, so be happy!

International Day of Happiness Greetings

• A happy mind is a creative mind! Be happy now if you want to succeed in the future!
• Dear, I hope you can gain the 3 gems of life- happiness, hope, and love! Stay blessed!
• If you are content with small achievements, your happiness will last long! Dear friends, Happy World Day of Happiness to you! Be happy and spread your happiness!
• If you choose to be happy today, happiness will come to you tomorrow!
• Happy World Happiness Day! Happiness is in all the little things around you, so be happy!
• My love, happiness suits you the most! I hope you never lose this beautiful smile on your face. Happy International Day of Happiness to you!
• Happiness is all around you, so busk yourself in the warm laughter and cheery smiles!
• Love, Happy World Happiness Day! Let us seek our happiness in each other’s company!
• Happy International Day of Happiness, love! Your happiness is the most precious!

Significance of International Day of Happiness

The day is significant because it recognizes the need for happiness, which is the most essential aspect of every human's existence. The value of happiness should be acknowledged in policy goals, according to another rationale for the creation of the day. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about the need for a more comprehensive, egalitarian, and balancing approach to economic progress that supports long-term development, eradicating poverty, enjoyment, and the well-being of all citizens. The significance of International Happiness Day also lies in fact to inform the entire planet – authorities, organizations, schools, businesses, and families – that contentment is a critical element of fitness and well-being. International Happiness Day reminds us all to consider happiness as a goal when developing policy decisions or making any other form of social transformation.

Ways of Celebration for International Day of Happiness

The beauty of International Happiness Day is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to commemorating it. Offices, institutions, universities, administrative buildings, non-governmental organizations, as well as other institutions may host events for their own workers or trainees, as well as the general public. Casual contests, lectures, dance, seminars, performances, and other activities are examples of these events. One may also gather one's family and friends for a homemade supper or a casual gathering to rejoice discreetly. One may even devote the day to doing activities one enjoys or spending quality time with one's pets or gardens. 

There are some other ways as well to celebrate this day. For instance:

1. By taking the Happiness Pledge and committing to bring more happiness into ones own life
2. By making contact with ones loved ones and expressing ones concern for them. One might even send them small tokens of appreciation.
3. By volunteering at a community centre or old age homes in order to provide delight to elders who could be lonely.
4. By spending quality time pampering oneself, whether it's at a salon, gym, listening songs, watching one'sone's favourite movie, playing games, or relishing ones favourite food.
5. By buying a bouquet of flowers or cookies for oneself, a companion or a friend. 
6. By considering all of the activities that offer one love and satisfaction or even penning them down, and hanging the list on a screen, wardrobe, or refrigerator.
7. Social media is another method to connect with others. It's an extremely strong technology for today since it permits us to instantly share and disseminate our pursuits and the joy they provide all across the globe.
8. Taking part in charity programmes and helping the needy to fight poverty and hunger which prevails in one's local area.

Theme of International Day of Happiness 2021

''Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind'' is the motto for this year's International Day of Happiness. ''Be Kind'' is a reaction to the COVID epidemic. This year's International Day of Happiness is also an opportunity to identify positive and constructive methods to take care of ourselves and each other while tackling a continuous major global crisis unitedly. Seven main missions were also released this year on the occasion of the International Day of Happiness. They are:

1. Happiness is a fundamental right for every human being.
2. Happiness is a common goal in everyone's life.
3. Happiness is a way of life, a way of being, and a method of contributing one's community and society.
4. Individuals, communities, governments, and society may all use happiness as a compass.
5. Path to attaining sustainable development objectives via happiness.
6. Human growth as a "new paradigm" of happiness.
7. A democratic, varied, spontaneous, and inclusive worldwide celebration of the International Day of Happiness.

Some Interesting Points About International Day of Happiness

• Relationships were the subject of the 2015 Day of Happiness campaign. We are social beings that thrive when we are in close proximity to other people. However, as a result of technological advancement in civilization, an increasing number of individuals are experiencing detached, alone, or unhappy. Thousands of individuals from all across the world reached out on this day to form new good relationships.
• People were encouraged to submit genuine photos of what makes them happy as part of the 2014 Day of Happiness campaign to "Reclaim Happiness" from the deceptive commercial images of contentment that we are constantly inundated with. Hundreds of thousands of individuals posted photos on social media, with a worldwide reach of almost 13 million people.
• On the inaugural International Day of Happiness, in 2013, activities took place around the world, and hundreds of "Happy Heroes"(people who went above and beyond to make others happy) were honoured.
• The adviser to the UN, Jayme Illien, was discovered neglected as a newborn on a roadside in Calcutta, India. Later he was sent to the International Mission of Hope Orphanage, run by Mother Teresa and was adopted by Anna Belle Illien, a single American woman. She also founded Illien Adoption International, which works to help displaced, impoverished, and refugee families and children. After getting exposed to refugees, homeless children, orphans while working along with his mother, it was then Jayme started rooting for child trafficking and human rights.
• Jayme Illien recommended 20th March as the day for the "International Day of Happiness," citing the significance of the March Equinox, which occurs on the same date every year, which is also a phenomenon experienced by everyone, rich or poor. 
• Improving ones mental health is yet another part of the International Day of Happiness.
• The World Happiness Report 2021, which the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network issued, acknowledged the strain that the coronavirus outbreak has imposed on people's life satisfaction and well-being.
• According to the report 2021, Finland was named the happiest country in the world for four consecutive times. Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, and the Netherlands were placed second, third, fourth, and fifth, respectively.
• Afghanistan was named the unhappiest country in the world.
• In the study, India was rated 139th out of 149 countries.
• Pakistan rated 105th, China 84th, Sri Lanka 129th, and Bangladesh 101st among India'sIndia's neighbours.
• The Global Steps to Happiness 2021 are:

1. Tell everyone the idea and purpose of this day.
2. Happiness is considered contagious, so people are encouraged to do more of what makes them happy.
3. Due to the pandemic, virtual events are being held, and everyone's presence in celebrating this day virtually around the globe is appreciated.
4. Sharing happiness with others over social media by using hashtags like #choosehappiness, #happinessday, #createhappiness, #makeithappy and so on.
5. Enjoying outdoors and connecting with the environment.