NATIONAL THANK YOU LETTER DAY
& MONTH

A Guinness World Record for Gratitude — As Seen on

Celebrating Kindness, Manners, Gratitude, Literacy & Civility...through Thank You Letters

What Is National Thank You Letter Day & Month?

WHO: Students, Teachers, Families, Communities

WHEN: All November (Featuring National Thank You Letter Day on Nov. 14)

HOW: Write a handwritten thank-you letter & share it

WHY: To revive gratitude, literacy, & connection

How to Celebrate National Thank You Letter Day & Month

It’s simple! Anyone can join — students, teachers, families, or entire communities. Here’s how:

Learn the Story
Discover how National Thank You Letter Day and Month began and why handwritten thank-you letters inspire literacy, kindness, and connection.
Write Your Thank You Letter:
Take a few minutes to handwrite a thank you letter to someone who has made a difference.
Post on Socials
Post a photo or story on social media with #ThankYouLetterDay and #ThankYouLetterMonth

THE NATIONAL THANK YOU LETTER DAY & MONTH RESOURCE KIT

The National Thank You Letter Day & Month Resource Kit includes everything you need to celebrate gratitude in your classroom, home, or community:

✉️ Printable thank-you letter templates
🧠 Quick classroom and family activities
💡 Fun ideas for hosting your own celebration
📣 Social media tools to share your #ThankYouLetterDay and #ThankYouLetterMonth posts

This free kit makes it simple and meaningful to join the National Thank You Letter celebration.

See the Celebration!

Classrooms, teachers, and families are already sharing their letters of gratitude.

Scroll through the live feed below to see how people are celebrating National Thank You Letter Day & Month right now

Then add your own post with #ThankYouLetterDay and #ThankYouLetterMonth

Meet the Founder — Carew Papritz

National Thank You Letter Day & Month was created by award-winning author Carew Papritz. His bestselling book, The Legacy Letters, has inspired readers worldwide with timeless lessons about family, kindness, and gratitude.

Known as “The Cowboy Philosopher,” Carew has dedicated his career to encouraging literacy, lifelong learning, and the simple but powerful act of saying thank you.

A Guinness World Record for Gratitude

To launch National Thank You Letter Day, Carew Papritz set out to do something unforgettable. With the help of students, he created the World’s Largest Handwritten Thank You Letter — along with the World’s Largest Envelope and Stamp.

The project not only captured national attention, but also earned an official Guinness World Record. It was a giant symbol of gratitude that reminded us how meaningful a simple handwritten “thank you” can be.

As Seen On

National Thank You Letter Day & Month and its founder, Carew, have been featured in major media outlets across the country. From national television to newspapers and podcasts, the story of gratitude and literacy continues to inspire audiences everywhere.