International Day of Friendship for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Sunday, July 30th. There are until the next observance.

The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Friendship (U.N.). On July 30, we take a step back and give thanks for these global partnerships that promote and encourage peace, happiness, and harmony. The United Nations urges governments, community groups, and other organizations to plan activities and celebrations to commemorate the friendships we cherish. Many activities are centered on healing, bridging understanding and consensus, and finding solace in connections that feel like home. Check out our collection of wonderful presents for your closest friend if you want to get something unique for the occasion.

📆 When is International Day of Friendship?

This year, International Day of Friendship is on July 30th. It is the 5th Sunday in July; in 2024, it is on Tuesday.

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📜 History of International Day of Friendship

Building such connections and friendships goes beyond simply having something in common with someone else or a group of people in terms of a trait, characteristic, or interest. It also involves encouraging a worldwide commitment to and knowledge of diversity and inclusion. Despite our differences, we may still discover something in common. People should not be divided because of differences in appearance, attitudes, politics, interests, music, or other factors. Relationships are more important than that, and every July, the UN seeks to spread generosity and camaraderie.

Finding similarities may be done by celebrating friendships in little ways, like a quick letter, a coffee date, attending a performance, or going to the mall.

Once more, we are more alike than we all think.

We also aim to propagate any ideas that reduce the amount of hatred and contempt that is transmitted around the world. We want to believe that there is something that unites us all.

The World Friendship Crusade, an international civil group that works to promote peaceful culture through friendship, suggested the first World Friendship Day in 1958, before the U.N. officially recognized it.

☑️ International Day of Friendship facts

Being a better friend
Reflections are essential for growth, and cultivating a community that represents who you want to be is key – now is an excellent moment to take a step back and reflect on the relationships that currently exist in your life.

New friends
All friendships begin with a chat, and today is the ideal day to reconnect with existing friends or make new ones.

Some countries have earlier celebrations
While July 30 is the day designated by the UN, several nations, such as South America, Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia, prefer to celebrate earlier, prolonged festivities in July, August, and/or April.

Things to do on International Day of Friendship

Meet a friend for lunch, dinner, or happy hour
Have you seen Pals in a long time? Or perhaps you have certain friends with whom you just do the same things over and over. Why not shake things up and organize a casual excursion with friends to develop new memories and have a few laughs on International Day of Friendship?

Attend a community cultural celebration
Is there a community center near you that you’ve been meaning to visit but haven’t gotten the chance to? This is a great time to look at the schedule and go to any events that are planned. You can also meet new people and learn about different cultures or ways of life that are within a few blocks of your home.

Send a greeting card
Why not send a note to a few of your friends on International Friendship Day to let them know how important they are to you? Hallmark introduced us to the concept of celebrating friendship, so why not send a note to a few of your friends on International Friendship Day to let them know how important they are to you?

📅 International Day of Friendship Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 July 30 Sunday
2024 July 30 Tuesday
2025 July 30 Wednesday
2026 July 30 Thursday
2027 July 30 Friday

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