World Kindness Day 2025

World Kindness Day is Thursday 13th November 2025

Every November 13th, the world joins together to celebrate World Kindness Day - a global reminder of how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect that strengthens our connections to one another.

In a world that can often feel divided, practicing kindness gives us a powerful way to connect to each other, ourselves and our values.

World Kindness Day

13th November was the opening day of the first World Kindness Movement conference held at Tokyo in 1998, and the 35th anniversary of the Small Kindness Movement of Japan, which brought the signatories of the declaration of kindness of the World Kindness Movement together in 1997.

Here are 4 Simple Ways to Connect Through Kindness:

1. Become a Certified Kindness School
The School Kindness Challenge is a great way to build a culture of compassion in schools. As of today, we have 16,000 students and educators who have become RAKtivists and have completed the challenge to become Certified Kindness Schools.

2. Become a RAKtivist
Want to make kindness part of your identity? Consider becoming a RAKtivist (Random Acts of Kindness Activist). This global movement unites people dedicated to spreading kindness wherever they go. There are over 75,000 RAKtivists all over the world!

3. Write Letters of Gratitude
One of the most powerful ways to connect is by expressing gratitude. Writing letters to friends, family, teachers, or even strangers shows appreciation and can make someone's day. A heartfelt note builds bonds and reminds others of the positive impact they have. If you have the opportunity, read the letter in person to the recipient.

4. Receive a Daily Dose of Kindness!
Wake up every morning with a little dose of kindness and inspiration in your email. Sign up at randomactsofkindness.org.

We are so happy to be connected to all of you... now we ask you to spend the day connecting (in kindness) with others!

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation