On which date Friendship Day is celebrated

Friendship day is a celebration of the bond between friends, highlighting the importance of friendships in our lives.
Friendship day celebrated on different dates across the world, however in India, it's observe on the first Sunday of August every year, Depends up on the local traditions and official recognition.

International Friendship Day

The United Nations officially recognize July 30, as International Friendship Day.

Friendship Day In India

In India, Friendship day celebrated every year, on the first Sunday of August month. it is widely observed by exchanging gifts, friendship bands and spending time with each other.

Some specific dates for friendship day in India are:

• 2024: August 4

• 2025: August 3

• 2026: August 2

The Origins of Friendship Day

The Origins of friendship Day are attributed to Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark Cards, who came up with the idea of celebrating friendship day in 1950s, to honoring friendships. while the UN's International friendship day aims to promote global unity, where India's friendship day celebration majorly focuses on personal relationship and social activities.

Social Connections

• Social Bonding: Friendships Helps us to build and maintain a social connection, reducing feeling of loneliness.

• Community building: Friendships can lead to a sense of belongings and community.

• Gratitude: To express gratitude for the positive impact friends have on our lives.

• Nurturing relationship: To nurture and prioritize friendship, recognizing their importance in our lives.

• Appreciation: Indian's celebrates this day to build strong their personal relationship, to appreciate the friends in their lives who bring joy, support and companionship.