Date
Sunday
Jun

June 8

National Best Friends Day

Celebrate National Best Friends Day with the one who's always been there for you - share laughs, memories, and meaningful moments with your BFF!

Yearly Date
June 8
Type
Day

Introduction

Celebrate the most important people in your life on National Best Friends Day on June 8! This special day was created to recognize and celebrate all of the special bonds that you have with your friends. It's a great opportunity to show them how much they mean to you, and how thankful you are for their friendship. Whether it’s a night out, or just some quality time together, don't forget to take this chance and appreciate those who have been by your side through thick and thin!

National Best Friends Day Timeline

1935
U.S. Congress Proclamation
The U.S. Congress announced National Best Friends Day, intending to dedicate a day to strengthen the bond of friendship.
1958
International Friendship Day
First proposed in Paraguay, International Friendship Day was a precursor to National Best Friends Day, making friendship celebrations more international.
1998
UNESCO Endorsement
World-renowned cartoon character Winnie the Pooh was named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship by UNESCO.
2011
United Nations Proclamation
The United Nations officially recognized 30th July as International Friendship Day, encouraging friendships across borders.
2015
Social Media Influence
In the era of social media, National Best Friends Day gained popularity with users sharing their personal friendships stories, celebrations pictures, and dedicating posts to their best friends.

How to Celebrate National Best Friends Day

1

Organize an outing

Nothing says best friends like a fun day outside. Plan a picnic, take a hike, or hit up your local amusement park. Have some fun together and make memories.

2

Throw a party

Gather all of your friends together for a party to celebrate your friendship. Whether it be casual or fancy, make sure to include games that help you and your friend bond even more.

3

Spend the day together

Take a day off, call in sick to work, and spend a day just enjoying each other’s company. Visit your favorite restaurants, watch movies all day, or go on an adventure.

4

Send them something special

Whether it be a card, flowers, chocolates, or anything else they love, surprise them with something special to let them know how much they mean to you.

5

Write them a letter

Sometimes the best way to show someone how much you care about them is through writing them letter about why you appreciate them as a friend. Writing down all the reasons why you appreciate them will make any friend feel special.

Why We Love National Best Friends Day

A

It’s a way to celebrate friendship

National Best Friends Day is a great way to show your friendships how much you care. It's the perfect opportunity to share funny memories, express gratitude for each other, and above all just enjoy time as friends!

B

It encourages quality time

What better excuse than National Best Friends Day to set aside some time to spend with your besties? Make plans to get together and do something fun. From theme park visits and game nights, to picnics at the beach and backyard BBQs - there's so many ways to make this day special.

C

It celebrates unconditional love and support

True friends are those who stick with us through thick and thin. Celebrating National Best Friends Day is an acknowledgement of the strong relationship you have, sharing appreciation for the mutual respect, understanding, loyalty and love that exists between friends.

National Best Friends Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 7
Wednesday
2024
Jun 7
Friday
2025
Jun 7
Saturday
2026
Jun 7
Sunday
2027
Jun 7
Monday