Global Belly Laugh Day
Also known as
Belly Laugh Day
Observed
annually on January 24th (since 2006)
Dates
Founded by
Elaine Helle in June 2005
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Belly Laugh Day, or Global Belly Laugh Day, celebrates the great gift of laughter. It's a day when smiling and laughing are permitted, encouraged, and celebrated. At 1:24 p.m. local time, everyone is to "bounce a smile and laugh around the world." This "belly laugh bounce" is done by throwing one's arms in the air and laughing out loud. Why celebrate? Because "positive laughter fuels positive energy, connection and creativity."
How to Observe Global Belly Laugh Day
Go outside at 1:24 p.m. local time, throw your arms in the air, and laugh out loud. You'll be taking part in the belly laugh bounce around the world. Continue to smile and laugh throughout the day. Check the day's official website for more ideas on how to celebrate past laughs and connect with positive laughter. Looking for other ways to ignite some belly laughs? Watch one of the funniest movies or television shows of all time.