Random Acts of Kindness Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day began in New Zealand in 2005.
Names: Random Acts of Kindness Day, RAK Day
Summary: Random Acts of Kindness Day began in New Zealand in 2005. Four friends—Josh de Jong, Megan Singleton, Marshall Gray and Rueben Gwyn—teamed up to initiate the holiday. Random Acts of Kindness Day, or RAK Day, encourages people to do small acts of kindness like walking a neighbor’s dog or paying for the coffee of a stranger. Random Acts of Kindness Day takes place every September 1st in New Zealand and on February 17 in the United States.
What to do: There is no traditional greeting for Random Acts of Kindness Day. Instead, do something kind for someone in your community.