International Day Of Happiness 2024: Date, History, Significance, Theme And Other Important Details

International Day Of Happiness 2024: The occasion of International Day of Happiness is observed on March 20 every year to inform people about the importance of happiness as a way of healthy living. This special day also raises awareness about the significance of happiness and its benefits. It is a global campaign that is celebrated across the world in different ways.

International Day Of Happiness 2024: History

The history of the International Day of Happiness dates back to 2013 when it was first observed by the United Nations (UN). The initiative International Day of Happiness was started by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2012 to recognise the importance of happiness in our lives and ways to make each other happy. According to the United Nations, the resolution was initiated by Bhutan, a country which recognized the value of national happiness over national income since the early 1970s and famously adopted the goal of Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product. It also hosted a High-Level Meeting on "Happiness and Well-Being: Defining a New Economic Paradigm'' during the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly.