National Compliment Day
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Take time to compliment your colleagues. Recognition goes a long way for workplace happiness!
Background
National Compliment Day was created in 1998 by Kathy Chamberlin and Debby Hoffman to encourage genuine, specific compliments. It's observed on January 24.
How to celebrate at work
- Encourage managers to give each team member a specific, sincere compliment.
- Open a recognition thread where colleagues shout each other out.
- Tie it into your ongoing employee-recognition program.
#recognition#morale#kindness
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Reviewed Saturday, June 13, 2026. Dates can change and exceptions apply — confirm with the official source. Not legal advice.