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International Kissing Day

Make International Kissing Day extra special - surprise your loved one with a kiss they won't forget!

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July 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJuly 6

OBSERVED INInternationally

CATEGORYRelationships

SUBCATEGORYRomance

INTRO

Introduction

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It's time to pucker up and get ready for International Kissing Day on July 6! This day has been around since 1986 when it was created in the UK as a way to celebrate love, affection, and of course, kissing! It is celebrated all over the world every year with people coming together for an excuse to show their appreciation through sharing a kiss. Whether you are single or in a relationship this is the perfect day to show some extra love.

TIMELINE

International Kissing Day Timeline

Establishment of Kissing Day

International Kissing Day was first established in the United Kingdom to celebrate love and affection.

Spreading Across Europe

International Kissing Day gained more popularity and started to be celebrated across Europe.

Global Recognition

The event becomes globally recognized, with celebrations taking place in countries around the world.

Longest Kiss Recorded

To commemorate the day, a Thai couple made a record of the longest kiss, lasting over 50 hours.

Online Celebrations

With the prominence of social media, celebrations took to online platforms with users posting pictures and messages to honor the day.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate International Kissing Day

Share a kiss

Gather your friends, family and loved ones and share a sweet kiss with them to celebrate International Kissing Day.

KISS

Kiss in a foreign language

Try out some new kissing techniques by talking in a foreign language like French or Spanish. Bonjour et bisous!

WRITE

Write a love letter

Write a love letter to someone special and include a few kisses at the bottom. This will make for an extra special International Kissing Day.

SEND

Send virtual kisses

If you can't be there to give someone a real kiss, send them virtual ones through text messages, emails, or social media.

Go out for dessert

Head out for dessert with your significant other and end your night with a sweet kiss.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love International Kissing Day

Kissing strengthens relationships

The power of kissing should not be underestimated as it can promote bonding between two people. Studies have shown that couples who kiss regularly tend to have longer and healthier relationships than those who don't kiss often. So share the love and kiss away!

Kissing is a universal language

It doesn't matter if you speak English, Chinese or Spanish – kissing is something that people around the world can understand and appreciate. It's a way to show affection and love, whether it's amongst family, friends or lovers.

Kissing has health benefits

Did you know that kissing isn't just good for your heart? A few minutes of snogging can also reduce stress hormones like cortisol which can improve your overall mood. Kissing can also help boost your immune system by increasing antibodies in your saliva!