World Kindness Day: Ideas, Dates and Kind Gestures

October 7, 2026

World Kindness Day falls on 13 November every year. It's a nudge to do something kind for a stranger, a colleague or someone you love.

Kindness doesn't have to cost anything, but a small card or gift can make the moment stick.

Free kind gestures

Text someone you've lost touch with
Leave a glowing review for a local business
Thank a key worker
Check in on an older neighbour

At work or school

Bring in biscuits
Write a thank you note to a colleague
Leave kind sticky notes
Nominate someone for praise

Small gifts

A 'thinking of you' card
A pin badge with a kind message
A letterbox treat
A candle for a tired friend

Key things to remember

Do one thing today.
Kindness can be anonymous.
Encourage others to join in.

Frequently asked questions

When is World Kindness Day?

13 November every year.

What is a good example of world Kindness Day?

"Text someone you've lost touch with" is one of 12 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

How long should a card message be?

One to three lines suits most cards. Write the message before the name so you can start again if it goes wrong, and if you run out of room, carry on inside the back cover rather than shrinking your handwriting.

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