Kindness Day UK and Anti-Bullying Week 2026

Kindness Day UK: Friday 13 November

Anti-Bullying Week: Monday 16 to Friday 20 November

Start with kindness. Keep it going all week.

Kindness Beats Bullying

Kindness can begin with something very simple: including someone, listening without judgement or speaking up when someone needs support.

Join Act Against Bullying in celebrating Kindness Day UK and Anti-Bullying Week 2026. Together, we can encourage schools, families and communities to make kindness part of everyday life.

What Is Kindness Day UK?

Kindness Day UK was launched in 2010, inspired by World Kindness Day and the international kindness movement.

Celebrated annually on 13 November, it recognises thoughtful actions, compassion and the people who make a difference without expecting anything in return.

The campaign encourages everyone to notice and celebrate kindness, from the smallest gesture to a community-wide initiative.

Why Kindness Matters

Bullying can involve intimidation, humiliation and exclusion. Kindness encourages a different approach, one based on empathy, respect and inclusion.

Include

Notice someone who may be left out and invite them to join in.

Listen

Give someone your attention and take their concerns seriously.

Support

Offer encouragement and seek help from a trusted adult when someone is being bullied.

Make Your Kindness Pledge

Choose one kind action you will take during Kindness Day UK or Anti-Bullying Week.

It could be welcoming someone new, checking in with a friend or making sure nobody is left out.

Share your pledge using #KindnessDayUK or #AntiBullyingWeek.

Tag Act Against Bullying to help inspire others.

Our Kindness Campaign Journey

Act Against Bullying began promoting kindness in 2001 with the memorable message It's Cool to Be Kind.

Over the years, our initiatives have included:

  • 2009: Kindival Festival at Chelsea College of Art.
  • 2011: Kindness in the City at Somerset House, with the Big Society Network.
  • School kindness initiatives: Encouraging children and young people to practise empathy, inclusion and respect.

Our aim remains the same: to help make kindness a positive and visible part of everyday life.

Bring Kindness Into Your School or Community

Here are some simple ways to take part:

  • Display kindness posters in classrooms and communal areas.
  • Organise a kindness-themed assembly or group discussion.
  • Invite children to write a kindness pledge.
  • Recognise quiet acts of thoughtfulness.
  • Encourage everyone to include someone who may feel left out.
  • Share positive messages throughout Anti-Bullying Week.

Download Free Kindness Resources

Use our free campaign posters and materials to help spread the message in schools, workplaces and communities.

Download Free Posters

Kindness in Action

Small words of encouragement can have a lasting impact. Watch our campaign video below.

Start With Kindness

Kindness is not weakness. It takes thoughtfulness, courage and a willingness to include others.

One kind action can inspire another.

Celebrate Kindness Day UK on 13 November and carry that spirit into Anti-Bullying Week and beyond.

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