Date
Saturday
Jun
21

June 21

National Selfie Day

Get ready to take the best selfie ever and show off your unique style - it's National Selfie Day! Share your pics with friends and have fun!

Yearly Date
June 21
Type
Day

Introduction

Celebrate National Selfie Day on June 21 with a smile! This day has been around since 2014 and celebrates the power of self-expression through selfies. People all over the world use selfies to capture special moments, make memories, share stories and spread positivity. So don't be shy - grab your phone or camera and get ready for some serious selfie action!

National Selfie Day Timeline

1839
First Ever Selfie
Robert Cornelius, an American pioneer in photography, produced a daguerreotype of himself in 1839 which is one of the first photographs of a human.
2000
Camera Phones Introduction
The introduction of camera phones began the modern era of instant digital photography, paving the way for the selfie to become a global phenomenon.
2004
Selfie Goes Online
The term "selfie" was first used on Flickr, an image and video hosting website, making it an online jargon.
2010
Instagram Launch
With the launch of Instagram, selfies reach new levels of popularity due the platform's photo sharing focus.
2013
Oxford English Dictionary Recognition
"Selfie" is named as the word of the year by Oxford English Dictionary, establishing its place in the English language.
2014
First National Selfie Day
DJ Rick McNeely founded National Selfie Day on June 21, celebrating self-expression through digital self-portraiture.

How to Celebrate National Selfie Day

1

Take a selfie tour

Go to all your favorite places in town and take a selfie at each one. It's a great way to capture memories and have fun while doing it.

2

Create a photo collage

Gather all your selfies from the past year and create a photo collage with them. You can print it out and hang it up on your wall or share it online with your friends.

3

Share silly selfies

Take some funny selfies with your friends and post them online. Use funny props or make funny faces for an extra laugh.

4

Host a selfie party

Invite your friends over for a fun night of taking selfies. Have everyone bring their phones and make sure there are plenty of props available.

5

Go on an adventure

Pack your things and go on an adventure! Visit new places, explore new sights, and take lots of selfies along the way.

Why We Love National Selfie Day

A

Selfies are fun

Despite the occasional selfie-shaming, taking selfies can be a lot of fun! It's a great way to express yourself and let your creativity shine. Plus, it's nice to have a little reminder that captures how you were feeling that day - whether it's silly, serious, or somewhere in between!

B

Selfies help us stay connected

Social media has made it easier than ever to document our lives and share them with family and friends who are far away. With just one click, we can keep in touch no matter the distance and post cute selfies for everyone to see!

C

Selfie Day is a chance to celebrate yourself

With all the everyday demands of life sometimes it’s hard to find time for self love. National Selfie Day is a fun way to take a break from the humdrum and give yourself some appreciation. Take as many selfies as you want and remind yourself that you deserve some recognition too.

National Selfie Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 20
Tuesday
2024
Jun 20
Thursday
2025
Jun 20
Friday
2026
Jun 20
Saturday
2027
Jun 20
Sunday