Mar1 Fun Holiday – World Compliment Day
March 1 is celebrated as World Compliment Day, a day that aims to address the 鈥渂asic human need for recognition and appreciation.鈥�
Make someone's day by praising them.
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Started in the by Hans Poortvliet in 2001, the day is now celebrated in many European countries including and .
Spread Joy and Positivity
According to the official website of the unofficial holiday, Poortvliet created the day as a way to spread happiness and increase productivity. The website encourages people to use words instead of gifts as a way to praise and appreciate people. The idea is to create the 鈥渕ost positive day in the world.鈥�
How to Celebrate?
- Pay compliments to everyone you meet.
- Appreciate family, coworkers, and friends for their hard work and for being there in your life.
Did You Know...
...there is a similar holiday, Compliment Day that is annually celebrated on January 24?
World Compliment Day Observances
| Fun Holiday: World Compliment Day Observances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name |
| 2025 | Sat | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2026 | Sun | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2027 | Mon | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2028 | Wed | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2029 | Thu | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2030 | Fri | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2031 | Sat | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2032 | Mon | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2033 | Tue | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
| 2034 | Wed | Mar 1 | World Compliment Day |
