International Humor Month 2026
30 Days of Humor. One Email a Day. Zero Excuses Not to Laugh.
Every day in April, we're delivering humor inspiration straight to your inbox: practitioner spotlights, curated recommendations, podcast episodes, puns (so many puns), and live events with a global community of humor enthusiasts.
Whether you're a humor professional or someone who just wants to smile a little more, this month is for you.
What is International Humor Month?
International Humor Month is a month-long April celebration of the power of humor to connect, heal, and inspire. Originally established by Larry Wilde and expanded by Steve Wilson, it is now produced by the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) with the mission of spreading the word about humor, spotlighting the people who use it to make the world better, and helping everyone build their skill of humor.
Join Us Live
Throughout April, we're hosting live virtual events open to everyone. All times are Eastern.
***Until April 20th - Humor Award Nominations
April 1 | Kick-Off Celebration International Humor Month launch with laughter, lessons, and a preview of what's to come.
April 6 | 7 pm ET - CHIN Open House Bring your problem to the Creative Humorists Inspiring Noodling group and leave with humor-powered solutions.
April 15 | 12 pm ET - What Kind of Funny Are You Event Halfway through the month, let's relax, have some fun, and discover your unique humor style.
April 20 | 7 pm ET - CHIN Open House Another chance to bring your challenges to the CHIN group for creative, humor-powered problem solving.
April 27 | 7 pm ET - Humor Zoomers Community Talent Submission Form | Register to Attend After a month of exploring the benefits of humor, it's time to sit back and laugh (or stand up and joke). Join us for the Community Show!
April 29 | 7 pm ET - 6th Annual Humor Awards Show Ceremony Livestream It's like the Oscars, but waaaaaaay shorter. Join us as we announce the 2026 Humor Award winners.
April 30 | 12 pm ET - International Humor Month Send Off Livestream We're closing out 30 days of humor together. Come celebrate what we've built this month.
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Andrew Tarvin, Director of International Humor Month
Andrew, the world’s first Humor Engineer, is a speaker, author, and consultant who helps individuals and organizations use humor to be more effective and enjoyable. As the CEO of Humor That Works, he has worked with thousands of people at over 500 organizations, including Fortune 500 companies like IBM, P&G, and Microsoft.
Now, he’s bringing that expertise and energy to International Humor Month, leading the charge alongside a dedicated committee of humor enthusiasts. His passion for humor—and its power to connect, heal, and inspire—aligns perfectly with AATH’s mission. We can’t wait to see the creativity, energy, and (let’s be honest) top-tier dad jokes he brings to this role.
International Humor Month is produced by the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH).