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International Day of Happiness

Explore the observance’s date, meaning and origins.

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International Day of Happiness

Every year on March 20 ↗

A day to consider both your happiness and that of others.

#Wellbeing #Community #Other #Observances

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How did it begin?

The UN General Assembly designated this day in 2012, recognizing happiness and well-being as universal human goals. It calls for valuing happiness in public policy as well as personal life.

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