World Hello Day challenge: say hello to 10 people
World Hello Day is on Saturday 21 November 2026, and the idea is simple: greet at least ten people. World Kindness Day comes a week earlier, on Friday 13 November. Here is a gentle ladder of ten hellos, from a smile to asking a neighbour a question. Go at your own pace.
The two dates
- Friday 13 November 2026: World Kindness Day. A warm-up. Try steps 1 to 3 and do one small kind thing.
- Saturday 21 November 2026: World Hello Day. The challenge: greet ten people, out loud.
The ladder: 10 hellos
Start at step 1 or jump in anywhere. Tick each one when you have done it. Ticks stay on this device only.
Today's question
Stuck after hello? Use today's question as a conversation starter. Open the question of the day
For introverts
You do not need to be loud or chatty. A clear hello and a smile count. Pick quiet moments, keep it short, and leave the conversation whenever you want. Ten small hellos spread over a whole day are as good as ten in an hour. If a step feels too big, stay on the one before it.
Safety and respect
Questions about the challenge
When is World Hello Day 2026?
World Hello Day is on 21 November every year, which is Saturday 21 November 2026. The idea is to greet at least ten people that day.
When is World Kindness Day 2026?
World Kindness Day is on 13 November every year, which is Friday 13 November 2026, one week before World Hello Day.
Do I have to say hello to exactly ten people?
No. Ten is the traditional target, but it is only a guide. Five sincere hellos are better than ten rushed ones.
Is my progress saved or tracked?
Your ticks are saved only in your own browser, on your device. There is no sign-up and no tracking.
Sources
Both dates are fixed (13 and 21 November) and the weekdays follow from the 2026 calendar. Read more:
Question of the day · Long evenings · Language exchange · Icebreaker cards
