Keyword: "International Day of Happiness"

On a chilly winter morning, An’s small family is filled with warmth. Today, she relives her wedding day from eight years ago - this time with her two children by her side.

Vietnam climbed to the 46th place in the World Happiness Report 2025, its highest position since the ranking was introduced in 2012.

Vietnam has been widely recognised for its remarkable progress in improving the well-being and happiness of its people, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Baker said in an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion.

The activities will take place from March 15 to 21, with the peak on March 20. The highlight will be a launch ceremony for the 2026 International Day of Happiness, calling on authorities at all levels, organisations and the community to join hands in building safe, equal and progressive family environments, while promoting love, sharing and responsibility among family members.

On December 26, 2013, the Prime Minister issued a decision approving the project “Organising activities for the annual International Day of Happiness (March 20)” to raise public awareness about this meaningful occasion. This day serves as a reminder for people to share, preserve, and promote the nation’s beautiful traditions of kindness and gratitude.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and relevant agencies, launched the “Happy Vietnam” photo and video contest for this year on March 20, in response to the International Day of Happiness.

After three weeks of implementation, the charity campaign called Trieu Buoc Chan Nhan Ai (Million Steps of Kindness) to raise funds for the Vietnam Red Cross has drawn than 40,000 participants and recorded more than 586,000 km, fulfilling 41% of the fundraising target.

Vietnam ranks 65th out of 137 countries and territories in the 2020-2022 period as per the World Happiness Report 2023, up 12 places from the 2022 Report.

Vietnam ranks 65th out of 137 countries and territories in the 2020-2022 period as per the World Happiness Report 2023, up 12 places from the 2022 Report.

A wide range of activities have been held across Vietnam to mark International Day of Happiness (March 20), reported Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

Tourists to the World Cultural Heritage - Hoi An Ancient Town, central Quang Nam province, were exempted from buying entry ticket on March 20 in response to International Day of Happiness.

A symposium was held in Hanoi on March 17 to gain an insight into Vietnamese people’s conception of happiness, an activity in response to the International Day of Happiness (March 20).

Vietnam in collaboration with Sao Tome and Principe and Palau held a ceremony to celebrate the International Day of Happiness at the Headquarters of the United Nations (UN) on March 20.

Provinces and cities nationwide are busy with activities marking the International Day of Happiness, which falls on March 20.