Archive · 21 Nov 2025
World Hello Day 2025: Celebrating Communication and Peace
World Hello Day is a day to say hello to people to promote peace and communication.
It started because of a conflict between Egypt and Israel, and now it's celebrated all over the world.
You can join by greeting at least 10 people on November 21.
World Hello Day is celebrated annually on November 21 to promote communication and peace
The day was created in 1973 by Brian and Michael McCormack as a peaceful response to the Egypt-Israel conflict
It encourages people to greet at least 10 others as a symbol of dialogue and kindness
Recognized by Nobel Peace Prize winners and supporters in over 180 countries
The official campaign urges participants to use the word 'hello' to foster connections
- Who
- Everyone around the world
- What
- Celebrates World Hello Day
- When
- November 21 every year
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- To promote peace and communication through greeting others
Proponents of World Hello Day
Critics of World Hello Day
Effectiveness of Greetings
Proponents of World Hello Day
Greeting others can foster connections and promote peace
Critics of World Hello Day
A simple greeting may not be enough to resolve complex conflicts
- Founding Date
- 1973
- Founders
- Brian McCormack and Michael McCormack
- Number of Countries Participating
- Over 180
- Official Website
- World Hello Day website