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Mar1 Fun Holiday – World Compliment Day

March 1 is celebrated as World Compliment Day, a day that aims to address the “basic human need for recognition and appreciation.”

Happy kid giving a thumbs up.

Make someone's day by praising them.

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Started in the Netherlands by Hans Poortvliet in 2001, the day is now celebrated in many European countries including Norway and Belgium.

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 “most positive day in the world.”

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
YearWeekdayDateName
2024FriMar 1World Compliment Day
2025SatMar 1World Compliment Day
2026SunMar 1World Compliment Day
2027MonMar 1World Compliment Day
2028WedMar 1World Compliment Day
2029ThuMar 1World Compliment Day
2030FriMar 1World Compliment Day
2031SatMar 1World Compliment Day
2032MonMar 1World Compliment Day
2033TueMar 1World Compliment Day

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