Share a Smile Day is an annual American holiday designed to bring a smile. Psychologists advise smiling more often. It not only makes others feel more comfortable around you, but it also improves your health. It is proven that when a person smiles, they relax and reduce irritation. A healthy nervous system is very important in today’s busy life. The holiday is annually on March 1.
History
It is believed that Share a Smile Day was first in 1997. It was probably started by very cheerful people who decided to give the world more smiles.
Researchers have concluded that the skill of smiling in humans developed a long time ago, even in our ancestors, the apes. Primates use a kind of smile to show their congeners that they are harmless and not aggressive.
A smile, like laughter, is our brain’s response to positive or amusing events in our lives. For example, after successfully completing a task and receiving praise or a reward, there is a release of the happiness hormone (dopamine), which causes the facial muscles to react with a smile. Smiling people always make a good impression, and others perceive this as a signal that they are open to communication, in a good mood, and not malicious. This perception is embedded in us on a psychological level. We just can’t think differently.
Interesting facts
- A smile makes many small facial muscles work. The more a person smiles, the less likely it is that their skin will quickly become flabby and lose elasticity with age.
- The smiley face widely used in correspondence today was invented in 1936 and was originally the logo of an insurance company that Harvey Ball created for $50.
How to celebrate
Smile more often and stay positive on Share a Smile Day. Joke with your family and friends, and colleagues at work. Watch comedians perform, funny animal videos, or comedy movies. Do everything you can to put a smile on your face more often.
Spread the word on social media. Ask other users how often they smile or give a smile to others.
When is Share a Smile Day in 2025?
Share a Smile Day is associated with the anticipation of happiness and joy. It is observed on March 1st each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Saturday | March | 1 | 2025 |
| Sunday | March | 1 | 2026 |
| Monday | March | 1 | 2027 |
| Wednesday | March | 1 | 2028 |
| Thursday | March | 1 | 2029 |
