International Day of Happiness Tarihi

February 15, 2017

The Smurfs join United Nations

The United Nations announces partnership with the Smurfs to help promote the 17 Sustainable Development Goals for the 2017 International Day of Happiness.

March 20, 2014

Pharrell releases "Happy" music video

In honor of the holiday, Pharrell releases the 24-hour music video for his song "Happy."

March 20, 2013

International Day of Happiness is celebrated

The first International Day of Happiness was celebrated, launched by Ndaba Mandela and Chelsea Clinton at the TedXTeen conference in New York City.

July 12, 2012

International Day of Happiness is established

Conceptualized by United Nations special advisor Jayme Illien, the holiday is established at the first ever UN conference on Happiness.