National Simplicity Day is observed annually on July 12 in honour of Henry David Thoreau, born on July 12, 1817. He was an American philosopher, naturalist and an advocate of simple living. Thoreau is known for his book “Walden”, which upheld the virtues of simple living and self-sufficiency.

National Simplicity Day encourages people to reflect on the benefits of living a simple lifestyle, free from any complexities and enjoy the little moments in life.

Henry David Thoreau and his contemporaries advocated for living a simpler to get in touch with our inner selves. National Simplicity Day was created to unshackle people from the hustle and bustle of life.
The day encourages us to reflect on minimalism and consider how it can be incorporated into our daily lives. 
 
Our minds are constantly overthinking and racing to be better than somebody else. National Simplicity Day serves as a reminder to prioritise what truly matters, cultivate mindfulness and appreciate the beauty of simplicity.

This year’s National Simplicity Day theme is, ‘Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities.’ This year’s theme implies that individuals should focus on fulfilling their necessities by not wasting money on unnecessary objects.