International Day of Happiness 2026 in United Kingdom is observed on Friday, 20 March 2026.
International Day of Happiness is a public holiday in United Kingdom. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
International Day of Happiness is officially observed as a public holiday in United Kingdom. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows International Day of Happiness's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
International Day of Happiness observance varies by community and region within United Kingdom. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
International Day of Happiness 2026 in United Kingdom is observed on Friday, 20 March 2026.
No. International Day of Happiness is marked in United Kingdom as a widely observed day, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has International Day of Happiness's date in the surrounding years.