Date
Tuesday
Jul

July 1

International Joke Day

Get your laugh on! Celebrate International Joke Day with your favorite funny jokes and spread some joy to your family and friends!

Yearly Date
July 1
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to laugh out loud on International Joke Day on July 1! This day of celebration was created in the late 1990s as a way to recognize and honor the art of telling jokes. It's also an opportunity to appreciate comedians all over the world who make us smile, chuckle, and guffaw with their sense of humor. So grab your friends and get ready for some good-natured fun!

International Joke Day Timeline

1850s
Early Printed Jokes
During the 1850s, joke books and humorous almanacs became widely popular, propagating the art of telling jokes.
1900s
Vaudeville Humor
The vaudeville theater circuit, popular during the 1900s, helped spread humorous performances and jokes across North America.
1950s
Stand-Up Comedy Emerges
The 1950s marks the beginning of modern stand-up comedy in the United States, opening a new avenue for joke-telling.
1979
World's first Comedy Club
The world's first comedy club, The Comedy Store, opens in Los Angeles, creating a dedicated platform for comedic performances and jokes.
1980s
Comedy Central Launch
The launch of Comedy Central in the late 1980s accelerated the consumption of comedy and live joke-telling on television.
1994
International Joke Day Inception
International Joke Day, a global day for celebrating jokes and laughter, was instituted and has been celebrated every July 1 since.

How to Celebrate International Joke Day

1

Tell some jokes

Get together with friends and family and share some of your favorite jokes. Nothing brings people together like laughter, so crack a few jokes and let the good times roll.

2

Watch a comedy special

Binge watch a stand up comedy special or movie marathon! You can even turn it into a party and have friends over to watch along with you.

3

Write your own jokes

Take some time to get creative and write your own jokes. See how funny you can be and challenge yourself to come up with something original.

4

Visit a comedy club

Use International Joke Day as an excuse to visit your local comedy club. Get out there and experience the atmosphere of a live comedy show.

5

Share some puns

For those who prefer slightly more subtle humor, share some puns with your friends online. It's sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.

Why We Love International Joke Day

A

Laughter is good for the soul

Studies have shown that laughter is a powerful form of stress relief that can help you relax and feel better. Whether you're telling a joke or listening to one, it's always a great way to get your mind off of whatever worries you may have and just enjoy the moment!

B

Jokes are fun & lighthearted

Nothing beats the feeling of joy that comes with hearing a really good joke. Even if you don't think it's funny, it's hard not to smile when someone makes everyone else laugh. Plus, jokes make for great conversation starters when talking to new people. They put everyone at ease and show that you don't take yourself too seriously!

C

Jokes have social value

Humor has been an important part of storytelling since ancient times. Jokes often serve as a tool for teaching moral lessons and pointing out hypocrisies in society. So next time you come across an amusing pun or lighthearted quip, take a moment to appreciate its social relevance and recognize its power!

International Joke Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 30
Friday
2024
Jun 30
Sunday
2025
Jun 30
Monday
2026
Jun 30
Tuesday
2027
Jun 30
Wednesday