Have a Holiday Idea? Submit and Get It Voted In!
Submit & Vote
.svg)
Celebrate World Human Spirit Day by recognizing the beauty and worth of every human being - spread kindness, love, and respect!
Celebrate the spirit of humanity on World Human Spirit Day, Feb. 17! This special day was created in 2015 to honor and recognize the common bond that unites all people regardless of gender, race, religion, or nationality. It's an opportunity to celebrate our shared values and experiences as human beings and to reflect on our individual contributions to making the world a better place. So this year, get out there and share your own unique light with the world – after all, we are all connected by a common spirit!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of World Human Spirit Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Human Spirit Day was first established in 2015 to celebrate the collective human spirit and encourage mutual respect and kindness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural World Human Spirit Day was recognized and wished by people across different nations, sharing positivism and enlightening messages.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Global Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Within a year, the celebratory day started gaining wider recognition, with more people participating in events worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spreading Kindness Initiatives</div><div class='timeline-text'>Various initiatives promoting good deeds and compassion towards all human beings were carried out across many countries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Notable Increase in Social Media Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Notably, the engagement and participation on social media channels surged, spreading positive messages and experiences.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019 </div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Celebration and Shared Spirit</div><div class='timeline-text'>People everywhere continue to celebrate this day, emphasizing unity, love, respect, and the shared human spirit.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to volunteer with a local organization that helps those in need. Not only will you give back to your community, but you'll also help celebrate the spirit of humanity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a charity drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and organize a charity drive for a local shelter or food bank. This is a great way to bring people together and help those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create an art project</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize an art project with your friends or family that celebrates the spirit of humanity. Invite everyone to contribute their own creations and display them in a public place.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write letters of gratitude</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write letters of gratitude to people who have made an impact on your life and express your appreciation for all they have done for you. This is a great way to recognize the spirit of humanity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Perform random acts of kindness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Perform random acts of kindness throughout your day in order to celebrate World Human Spirit Day. Pay for someone's coffee when you are at the store, buy lunch for a homeless person, or simply smile at a stranger.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates the human spirit</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Human Spirit Day is a day to celebrate and recognize the many positive aspects of humanity. It's an opportunity to appreciate our unique individuality, value our passions and ambitions, and remind ourselves of just how powerful the human spirit can be when put to good use.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages global unity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Human Spirit Day serves as a reminder that we are all connected on a fundamental level regardless of nationality or religion. Celebrating this day brings people from all walks of life together in solidarity, helping create a more tolerant world with greater understanding between individuals from different backgrounds.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes positivity and joy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>More than anything else, World Human Spirit Day is about recognizing the potential within each individual to make the world around us better. By celebrating this day we focus on the beauty of being alive and share in the joys brought by our differences rather than pointing out what stands between us — leading to an overall feeling of hope and happiness among those who observe it!</p></div></div>
World Human Spirit Day is celebrated on February 17 every year. In 2024, World Human Spirit Day will fall on a Saturday.
2023
Feb 17
Friday
2024
Feb 17
Saturday
2025
Feb 17
Monday
2026
Feb 17
Tuesday
2027
Feb 17
Wednesday
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}
