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National Best Friends Day

An appreciation day on June 8 dedicated to celebrating the bonds of close friendship and honoring best friends.

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June 2027

Last updated February 26, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEJune 8

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYRelationships

SUBCATEGORYFriendship

ORIGIN

Community Origin

FOUNDING ENTITY

Not documented

FIRST OBSERVED

Not documented

HOW THE HOLIDAY CAME TO BE

The observance has no verified creator or founding date. A commonly repeated claim of a 1935 US Congress proclamation is unsubstantiated; the holiday gained traction in the late 2000s through media and social platforms.

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INTRO

Introduction

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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!

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TIMELINE

National Best Friends Day Timeline

U.S. Congress Proclamation

The U.S. Congress announced National Best Friends Day, intending to dedicate a day to strengthen the bond of friendship.

International Friendship Day

First proposed in Paraguay, International Friendship Day was a precursor to National Best Friends Day, making friendship celebrations more international.

UNESCO Endorsement

World-renowned cartoon character Winnie the Pooh was named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship by UNESCO.

United Nations Proclamation

The United Nations officially recognized 30th July as International Friendship Day, encouraging friendships across borders.

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.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Best Friends Day

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.

THROW

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.

SPEND

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.

SEND

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.

WRITE

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 THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Best Friends Day

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.

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!

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.