UN declares March 20 to be Day of Happiness

On Thursday, June 28, the United Nations declared March 20 to be the International Day of Happiness every year and it wants everyone to join in the fun.

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution proclaiming the new commemoration that adds to an already packed UN calendar of international days — from world poetry day to world migratory bird day.

“The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal,” said the resolution which was passed by consensus in the 193-member assembly.

The resolution calls on all member states “to observer the International Day of Happiness in an appropriate manner, including through education and public awareness activities.”