April 24 marks a major milestone for Apple — it’s the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch. But rather than going out with a flashy celebration, Apple chooses a quieter, more active way to honour the occasion. This year, the tech giant is encouraging you to participate in Global Close Your Rings Day, a campaign promoting daily movement and better health.
This special day fits well with the purpose of the Apple Watch, a device known for nudging you to stay active and keep your health in check. Instead of big events or exclusive products, Apple wants you to celebrate by simply getting up and moving.
Earn badges, stickers, and a pin by closing your rings
If you close all three activity rings on your Apple Watch — Move, Exercise, and Stand — on April 24, you’ll earn a limited-time digital reward. That includes a special achievement badge and 10 animated stickers that you can use in the Messages app. It’s Apple’s way of making fitness fun and rewarding, even for just one day.
As a bonus, you can head to an Apple Store to collect a physical pin inspired by the award, but only while supplies last. These collectable pins are unavailable, so you’ll need to act quickly if you want one.
Apple has often offered special activity badges to mark global events or holidays, and they’ve become quite popular with Watch users. Whether you’re a daily ring closer or someone who needs a bit of extra encouragement, this small challenge adds a bit of fun to your routine.
Apple shares research to back up the benefits
Apple shares some interesting findings from its Apple Heart and Movement Study to give you more reason to get involved. According to the data, people who close their activity rings most days are 48% less likely to experience poor sleep. They’re also 73% less likely to have an elevated resting heart rate and 57% less likely to feel high stress.
That means daily reminders to stand, move, and exercise aren’t just about numbers or medals—they’re linked to real health benefits. Apple hopes this research helps motivate more people to take their movement goals seriously, even if it’s just for one day.
It’s a subtle but meaningful way to celebrate a decade of innovation in wearable health tech. After all, the Apple Watch has become a constant companion for millions, offering timekeeping notifications and gentle nudges to live a healthier life.
A quiet celebration that stays true to the Watch’s mission
Rather than looking back with grand events or nostalgia, Apple uses this anniversary to highlight what the Apple Watch has always done best — support your wellness. Global Close Your Rings Day isn’t about fanfare. It’s about action. It’s a reminder that even small efforts to move more can make a big difference over time.
So, if you own an Apple Watch, mark April 24 in your calendar. Close those rings, claim your reward, and know you’re taking a step — or three — toward better health. Whether collecting badges or simply enjoying the benefits of better sleep and less stress, this low-key celebration speaks to the heart of why the Apple Watch exists.
