World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. This year it falls on 5th May, 2024.

On May 10th 1998, the first celebration took place in Mumbai, India. It was arranged by Dr Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.

Dr Kataria founded the Laughter Yoga movement in 1995 and understood the positive effects laughter and smiling has on the body. 

Every year, people celebrate World Laughter Day with a specific theme. The purpose is to show different sides of laughter and its impact on society. “Laugh Together, Heal Together.” is this year’s theme.