World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May to promote health, happiness, and world peace through laughter. This year, notable records include the largest laughter yoga class held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, where 15,991 tribal students participated, guided by Dr. Madan Kataria on August 29, 2017. Another remarkable achievement was by Benny Elbows, who set the record for the longest stand-up comedy show in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, performing for 40 hours, 16 minutes, and 48 seconds on April 25, 2025. Additionally, 12,000 participants gathered in Puducherry, India, on December 12, 2012, to laugh simultaneously for five minutes, showcasing the power of collective joy. Harish Rawat led the longest marathon laughter therapy class in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, lasting 36 hours and 2 minutes from June 30 to July 1, 2018. Lastly, Sunilkumar S.V. set the record for the longest duration of laughing by an individual in Kochi, Kerala, India, laughing for 4 hours, 1 minute, and 14 seconds on May 10, 2022.