June 11 is National Say Hi Day.
National Say Hi Day is celebrated in remembrance of Anthony Cinotti, a special needs teen who died unexpectedly at the age of 15. The Say Hi Foundation was created in his name to continue supporting special needs education.
Anthony’s favorite thing to do was to say “Hi” to people, and his story is a reminder to us that a very simple thing can bring about happiness.
Whether you take the time to say hi to your barista, give a friendly wave to a stranger, or just send a text to your best friend, it’s a great day to appreciate the people in your life. So go ahead and mark your calendar—National Say Hi Day is definitely worth celebrating!
Taking a moment to say hi to people is a simple yet powerful gesture that can brighten someone’s day and foster a sense of connection. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, a friendly greeting can break down barriers, alleviate stress, and create a more positive environment. Whether it’s a casual encounter with a neighbor, a quick hello to a colleague, or a warm greeting to a stranger, these small acts contribute to building a more inclusive and friendly community.
Taking the time to say hi is a reminder of our shared humanity, acknowledging the presence of those around us and promoting a culture of kindness and openness. In a world that often moves swiftly, the impact of a sincere greeting can be a meaningful pause that elevates the collective well-being of individuals and communities alike.
History of National Say Hi Day
At the time of this writing, National Say Hi Day is celebrating its first birthday by the Say Hi Foundation after the death of special needs teen, Joseph Anthony Cinotti, in 2018. If you’re looking for a feel-good story, read about the Say Hi Foundation.
100 WAYS TO SAY HELLO IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
- Afrikaans: Hallo
- Albanian: Tungjatjeta
- Amharic: ሰላም (Selam)
- Arabic: مرحبا (Marhaba)
- Armenian: բարեւ (Barev)
- Azerbaijani: Salam
- Basque: Kaixo
- Belarusian: Прывітанне (Pryvitannie)
- Bengali: হ্যালো (Halo)
- Bosnian: Zdravo
- Bulgarian: Здравейте (Zdraveyte)
- Catalan: Hola
- Cebuano: Hello
- Chichewa: Moni
- Chinese (Simplified): 你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
- Chinese (Traditional): 你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
- Corsican: Bonghjornu
- Croatian: Zdravo
- Czech: Ahoj
- Danish: Hej
- Dutch: Hallo
- English: Hello
- Esperanto: Saluton
- Estonian: Tere
- Filipino: Hello
- Finnish: Hei
- French: Bonjour
- Frisian: Hallo
- Galician: Ola
- Georgian: გამარჯობა (Gamarjoba)
- German: Hallo
- Greek: Γεια σας (Geia sas)
- Gujarati: હેલો (Hēlō)
- Haitian Creole: Bonjou
- Hausa: Sannu
- Hawaiian: Aloha
- Hebrew: שלום (Shalom)
- Hindi: नमस्ते (Namaste)
- Hmong: Nyob zoo
- Hungarian: Helló
- Icelandic: Halló
- Igbo: Ndewo
- Indonesian: Halo
- Irish: Dia dhuit
- Italian: Ciao
- Japanese: こんにちは (Konnichiwa)
- Javanese: Halo
- Kannada: ಹಲೋ (Halō)
- Kazakh: Сәлем (Sälem)
- Khmer: សួស្តី (Suostei)
- Korean: 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)
- Kurdish: Merhaba
- Kyrgyz: Саламатсызбы? (Salamatsızby?)
- Lao: ສະບາຍດີ (Sabaidee)
- Latin: Salve
- Latvian: Sveiki
- Lithuanian: Labas
- Luxembourgish: Moien
- Macedonian: Здраво (Zdravo)
- Malagasy: Hello
- Malay: Hello
- Malayalam: ഹലോ (Halo)
- Maltese: Hello
- Maori: Kia ora
- Marathi: नमस्कार (Namaskār)
- Mongolian: Сайн байна уу? (Sain baina uu?)
- Myanmar (Burmese): မင်္ဂလာပါ (Mingalabar)
- Nepali: नमस्कार (Namaskāra)
- Norwegian: Hei
- Pashto: سلام (Salam)
- Persian: سلام (Salam)
- Polish: Cześć
- Portuguese: Olá
- Punjabi: ਹੈਲੋ (Hēlō)
- Romanian: Buna ziua
- Russian: Привет (Privet)
- Samoan: Talofa
- Scots Gaelic: Halò
- Serbian: Здраво (Zdravo)
- Sesotho: Lumela
- Shona: Hello
- Sindhi: ہيلو (Hello)
- Sinhala: හෙලෝ (Helo)
- Slovak: Ahoj
- Slovenian: Živjo
- Somali: Hello
- Spanish: Hola
- Sundanese: Halo
- Swahili: Jambo
- Swedish: Hej
- Tajik: Салом (Salom)
- Tamil: ஹலோ (Halō)
- Telugu: హలో (Halō)
- Thai: สวัสดี (Sawasdee)
- Turkish: Merhaba
- Turkmen: Slaň
- Ukrainian: Привіт (Pryvit)
- Urdu: ہیلو (Hello)
- Uzbek: Salom
- Vietnamese: Xin chào
How to Celebrate National Say Hi Day
- Learn ways to say hi to people.
- Donate to the Say Hi Foundation
- Listen to the Beatles, “Hello, Goodbye.”
- Make a Say Hi meme and post it on social media.
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- If you love celebrations, our 38 Hertz Celebration Book is a must have.
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