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World Kindness Day 2026: 5 important facts to know

Nascimento Pinto

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By Nascimento Pinto
Published Nov 11, 2026

World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day is observed on November 13 to highlight the role that kindness plays in our lives daily by celebrating empathy and human connection

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Who started it?

The day was started in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of all the kindness NGOs around the world, and since been celebrated across the world

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World Kindness Week

World Kindness Week is also observed in the week of November 13, and this year, it is being observed from November 9 to 13, with the aim to spread kindness

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Health benefits of kindness

It is believed that showing kindness releases chemicals in the brain such as serotonin and oxytocin, and also reduces stress levels and supports overall health

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Most popular acts of kindness

Some popular acts including hiding Anne Frank, Luz Long helping Jesse Owens win the 1936 Olympic gold medal, and India`s langar tradition by the Gurudwaras

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