Let it Go Day

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Categories:: Special Interest
Tags:: Awareness Health Mental Health
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every June 23
Holiday emoji:: 🕊️

Let it Go Day, observed annually on June 23, serves as a powerful reminder to release past burdens and negative emotions. This day encourages you to free yourself from lingering regrets and hurt, fostering a healthier mindset. Take this opportunity to practice forgiveness, embrace mindfulness, and actively pursue emotional liberation.

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For Let it Go Day, the focus shifts from commercial deals to promoting mental well-being and emotional release. Organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Mental Health America (MHA) offer resources and support for those working through past hurts. Many mental wellness apps, such as Calm and Headspace, often provide free trials or special content to encourage mindfulness and self-care. Look for local community centers or online platforms offering free workshops on stress reduction and forgiveness. We encourage you to visit the official websites of mental health organizations for verified resources and ways to support their vital work.

Platform Guide for Let it Go Day

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #LetItGoDay. Share a photo or short video reflecting a moment of release or a peaceful practice that helps you move forward.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #LetItGoDay. Join discussions on community groups about practices for forgiveness and emotional freedom.

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Mention @NatlToday and use #LetItGoDay. Share a brief thought or quote about releasing negativity and embracing peace in your life.

Let it Go Day Hero

Viktor Frankl

Viktor Frankl (1905–1997) was an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor, and the founder of logotherapy, a form of existential analysis. His seminal work, 'Man's Search for Meaning,' highlights the importance of finding meaning in life, even amidst suffering, and the human capacity to choose one's attitude and path forward, embodying the spirit of letting go of what cannot be changed to focus on what can.

History of Let it Go Day

Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays & Herbs are said to be the founders of the National Let It Go Day. They knew that many people live with the burden of regretful situations that quietly, yet constantly, weigh them down. The day was created to motivate people throughout the world to forgive themselves for happenings in the past and let go of their worries. It aims to highlight the ways to find positivity, contentment, and peace in life.

Regrets do little to no good; they weigh a person down; they tend to put a burden on a person’s conscience and deprive them of even the little joys of life. It is very important to learn to forgive yourself, to know when to stop blaming yourself for something, especially when there is nothing you can do to change what has already happened. The best thing to do in such a situation is to just let go of those feelings, and console yourself that there is nothing you can do about it. This will help you to move forward in life, grow, get rid of the bitterness and guilt, and allow you to make the most of life.

There may have been a time when you faked it all to show your ex, your former classmates, or your colleagues that you have moved on from a particular issue, but isn’t it now finally time to move on and let go of the things weighing you down?

Let it Go Day timeline

1977

First Mental Healthcare Survey

President Carter establishes the first survey of mental healthcare through the President’s Commission on Mental Health.

1996

Mental Health Parity Act

The first legislation to add mental healthcare to health insurance coverage is passed as the Mental Health Parity Act.

2006

Let it Go Day is Formed

Thomas and Ruth Roy launch National Let It Go day on June 23.

2018

First Workplace Wellness Report

Mental Health America, the country’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those with mental illness, publishes the first Workplace Wellness Report.

How Businesses Can Celebrate Let it Go Day

Local businesses can acknowledge Let it Go Day by promoting a culture of mental well-being within their workplaces. Offer employees access to mental health resources, host a mindfulness break, or share tips for stress reduction. Wellness centers can offer special workshops on emotional release techniques, meditation, or journaling. Even cafes can create a ‘peaceful corner’ with calming music and encouraging messages, reminding patrons to take a moment for themselves and release daily stresses.

Let it Go Day FAQs

When is Let it Go Day?

Let it Go Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, June 23, offering a mid-week opportunity to pause and reflect on emotional freedom.

What are the benefits of letting go?

Letting go of past hurts and negative emotions can significantly improve mental and physical health. It reduces stress, anxiety, and resentment, leading to greater emotional resilience and overall well-being. Studies suggest that practicing forgiveness can even lower blood pressure.

How many people struggle with letting go?

While there isn’t a specific statistic for ‘struggling to let go,’ a significant portion of the population experiences difficulty processing past traumas, regrets, or grievances. Approximately one in five adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness, often linked to unresolved emotional challenges.

What are practical ways to let go?

Practical ways to let go include practicing mindfulness and meditation, journaling to process emotions, engaging in forgiveness exercises, and setting healthy boundaries. Seeking support from a therapist or counselor can also provide valuable tools and guidance for emotional release.

How to Observe Let it Go Day

Let go of your regrets
It is an occasion to let go of your baggage of regret. Let bygones be bygones, and start building yourself up for a happy, contented life.
Set intentions for a letting-go process
Make the decision that you will get rid of all the negative energy consuming you. Make a list of all the things to let go of, things you need to move on from, and start working on how to turn the tables over it.
Get some motivational or Let-it-Go decor
Buy some motivational quotes for home decor or your workplace decor. Set your screen wallpaper to some inspirational quote to remind you of the positives in life. Create a happy playlist and enjoy yourself.

5 Things To Let Go Of

Regret
Usually, one can do nothing about the things in the past, so the best advice is to let that regret go (for your own sake).
Guilt
Other people might already have moved on, so why not you?
Grudges
It's not easy to let go of someone’s poor conduct, but the best you can do for yourself is to hold no grudge and get rid of that negative feeling.
The past
For you to move forward in life, you have to let bygones be bygones.
Fears
Fears can stop us from exploring new things or doing what's important, so let go of them and move forward.

Why Let it Go Day is Important

It is a time to free yourself
It offers an opportunity to free yourself of all the negative energies and hard feelings that ruin your vibe or bring you down. Look forward to a happier, positive life, free from bitterness.
Mental peace is important
Mental health is as important as physical health. All the burden on conscience and negative energy tolls down our mental health, which should be cared for. On this day, people are reminded to pay attention to their mental health.
A day to relax
Rest is one of the most effective cures for mental illness. Why not just spend the day in some park or sit by the beach and enjoy the little happiness, joys, and satisfaction life brings in these small moments?