World Introvert Day

World Introvert Day was created for those who enjoy spending time alone in their own cozy world. This is a perfectly normal personality trait! Such people never feel bored when alone; they always find interesting things to do. January 2 is the ideal opportunity to stay home and skip meetings, parties, or going out.

History

The holiday was established by German psychologist Felicitas Heyne, an author of books about personality, relationships, and happiness. She believed this date was needed worldwide and wrote about it in her blog. Heyne also raised important issues about discrimination and bullying of introverts: they are often underestimated, their role in society downplayed, and sometimes considered strange simply for being different.

The term “introvert” appeared in the 20th century, coined by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. He described this type as being focused on inner thoughts and feelings. Jung believed introverts, unlike extroverts, prefer to conserve energy rather than expend it. Later, British psychologist Hans Eysenck further developed these concepts.

Even today, some people wrongly associate introverts with being gloomy or unsociable. However, to truly understand them, you need to look deeper. It’s impossible to “diagnose” someone as an introvert without seeing the whole picture!

Interesting Facts

Did you know that introverts:

• can make others—and themselves—laugh by noticing what others miss and adding humor to it;
• recharge their energy when alone;
• value genuine people with whom they can easily connect;
• are not fond of surprise visitors;
• sometimes enjoy social events and going out;
• can often become the life of the party.

How to Take Part

Stay home on World Introvert Day and do whatever you love most. Let others know you’re not expecting visitors today. You can easily share this on social media, so friends will understand you want some alone time.

When is World Introvert Day in 2026?

World Introvert Day is observed on January 2 each year.

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