June 8
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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Community Origin
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Holiday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Thursday | |
| 2024 | Saturday | |
| 2025 | Sunday | |
| 2026 | Monday | |
| 2027 | Tuesday |
