No News is Good News Day
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Overview
No News is Good News Day, observed annually on September 11th, is an unofficial holiday that encourages individuals to intentionally disconnect from the constant flow of information, including traditional news, social media, and digital updates. The day promotes the idea of taking a mental break from news consumption and information overload, fostering a sense of peace and calm by embracing the absence of new or potentially distressing information. It serves as a reminder to appreciate quietude and focus on one's immediate surroundings rather than external events.
Observed each year on September 11, No News is Good News Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
This unofficial holiday encourages a 'digital detox' from news and social media to reduce stress and anxiety.
The observance date of September 11th is often considered a deliberate counterpoint to a day historically associated with significant, often distressing, global news events.
Quick facts
- DateSeptember 11
- TypeCultural / community observance
- Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams
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Ways to celebrate
- No News is Good News Day lands on September 11 — host a quick nod with Friends, Families and snap a photo.
- Post a story with #no-news-is-good-news-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.
- Share the story of No News is Good News Day on social and tag it with #nonewsisgoodnewsday so others can join in.
- Pair music, snacks, or décor that match the theme and enjoy a small break.
- Bring No News is Good News Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
Fun facts
- This unofficial holiday encourages a 'digital detox' from news and social media to reduce stress and anxiety.
- The observance date of September 11th is often considered a deliberate counterpoint to a day historically associated with significant, often distressing, global news events.
- The idiom 'no news is good news' itself suggests that the absence of information implies nothing bad has occurred, thus inferring a positive situation.
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FAQ
- When is No News is Good News Day?
- It is observed on September 11 each year.
- What is No News is Good News Day?
- No News is Good News Day, observed annually on September 11th, is an unofficial holiday that encourages individuals to intentionally disconnect from the constant flow of information, including traditional news, social media, and digital updates. The day promotes the idea of taking a mental break from news consumption and information overload, fostering a sense of peace and calm by embracing the absence of new or potentially distressing information. It serves as a reminder to appreciate quietude and focus on one's immediate surroundings rather than external events.
- How do people celebrate No News is Good News Day?
- No News is Good News Day lands on September 11 — host a quick nod with Friends, Families and snap a photo.
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