McHappy Day is back – raising vital funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities

The countdown is officially on! McHappy Day is returning on Saturday, 15 November, and with it comes a wave of fashion, fun and community spirit – all in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

To kick off the fundraising, Macca’s is serving (un)serious style with a fun new line of limited-edition McHappy Day merch, available now through to midnight on McHappy Day.

Starting Wednesday, 15 October, Aussies can show their support in style by purchasing crewstyle Silly Socks ($6.50) featuring fan-favourites Grimace and Hamburglar, or Bucket Hats ($3.95) featuring iconic McDonaldland characters, in a choice of two colours.

You can now look good and feel good, with all profits going directly to RMHC, helping families with children who are ill or injured stay close to the care and support they need during some of their toughest times.

Want to spread a smile another way? You can also:

Lend a hand – Purchase Helping Hands for $2, $10 or $50. Colour it in and display it proudly in-restaurant or at home.

Click, tap, donate - Visit mchappyday.org.au/donate to make a quick contribution. The easiest way to spread smiles far and wide.

Buy a Big Mac, with a BIGGER purpose - On McHappy Day, $2 from every Big Mac sold (solo or in a meal) goes directly to RMHC. That’s a smile with every mouthful.

Amanda Nakad, Director of Marketing for McDonald’s Australia, said: “McHappy Day is one of the most special times of the year for our crew and customers - it’s when we unite to support a cause that touches the hearts of so many in our community.

“Every year, we’re inspired by the incredible generosity of our customers. So come on down to your local Macca’s, we have Silly Socks, Bucket Hats and Helping Hands in stock right now, and we’re ready for you to join the fun and help us support families in need through Ronald McDonald House Charities.”

Organised by McDonald’s Australia, McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for RMHC. Since launching in 1991, McHappy Day has raised over $79 million for RMHC, helping support more than 69,000 families every year – but with thousands more families needing support each year, McHappy Day donations are more important than ever.

Supporting McHappy Day helps fund essential RMHC Programs like Houses, Family Rooms, Family Retreats, Hospitality Carts and the Learning Program – all designed to provide comfort, care and support to families when and where they need it most.

McHappy Day Silly Socks and Bucket Hats are available at Macca’s restaurants nationwide - via drive thru, kiosk, front counter, the MyMacca’s app and McDelivery - from Wednesday, 15 October 2025, while stocks last.

Want to get involved? Visit http://www.mchappyday.org.au/ to learn more.

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McHappy Day Fast Facts

• McHappy Day is on Saturday 15 November 2025.
• Aussies can support McHappy Day from Wednesday, 15 October until Saturday 15 November by:
• Stepping up for smiles – Pick up Silly Socks for $6.50
• Wearing their heart on their head – Grab a Bucket Hat for $3.95
• Lending a hand - Purchase Helping Hands for $2, $10 or $50
• Clicking, tapping, donating - Head to mchappyday.org.au/donate
• Buying a Big Mac, with a BIGGER purpose - On McHappy Day (Saturday, 15 November), $2 from every Big Mac sold – on its own or in a meal – goes directly to RMHC.
• In 2024, McHappy Day raised over $6.03 million to help RMHC provide over 37,000 nights of a home away from home for families with children who are ill or injured, while undergoing treatment or surgery in hospital.
• Since 1991, Australians have raised over $79 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities, making a lasting difference for families across the country, but with thousands more families needing support each year, McHappy Day donations are more important than ever.
• Your donation helps provide vital RMHC Programs – including Houses, Family Rooms, Family Retreats, Hospitality Carts and the Learning Program – providing families comfort, care and support when and where they need it most.

About McDonald’s Australia

Australia’s first McDonald’s restaurant opened in Yagoona, Sydney, in 1971. Today there are over 1,025 McDonald’s restaurants across Australia, approximately 85 percent of which are franchised and run by local businessmen and women. The organisation employs more than 115,000 people in restaurants and corporate offices Australia-wide and is one of the largest employers of youth in the country. McDonald’s spends over $60 million per annum on training and people development.

For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com.au or McDonald’s social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok , or YouTube.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) was established in Australia in 1981 with the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House in Camperdown, Sydney.
Every year, RMHC helps more than 69,000 families with ill or injured children stay close to the care they need and each other, through a range of vital Programs, including:

• 19 Ronald McDonald Houses providing accommodation close to hospital for over 12,000 families.
• 18 Family Rooms within hospitals, giving more than 40,500 families a place to rest and recharge just steps from their child’s bedside.
• Learning Programs in every state and territory, supporting more than 1,200 students on any given week to catch up on missed education.
• 6 Family Retreats offering over 350 families the chance to take time out, unwind and reconnect.
• 10 Hospitality Carts in hospitals, delivering boredom busters, toiletries, snacks and comfort to more than 14,500 families right at their child’s bedside.
• As an independent charity, RMHC works in partnership with hospitals, communities and supporters across the country to deliver comfort, care and connection for families with children receiving hospital treatment.

For more information, visit www.mchappyday.org.au/ or follow RMHC Australia on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.