- 8 June
- Friendship Day is 30 July
- Many lands keep a Friendship Day in August
Where it began
Friendship has been praised for thousands of years. Old writers in Greece, Rome, China and India wrote about the worth of a true friend.
Best Friends Day on 8 June grew in the United States as a fun day to honour a closest friend. Its first beginnings are not clearly known.
In 2011 the United Nations named 30 July as the International Day of Friendship. India and some other lands keep Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August.
How it grew over time
Ancient times
Thinkers in Greece and China write about what makes a true friend.
1930s
A friendship day is first suggested in the United States.
2011
The United Nations names 30 July as the International Day of Friendship.
Today
Friends share photos, small gifts and friendship bands.
How it is celebrated in different places
United States
8 June is marked with notes, meet-ups and shared photos.
India and Bangladesh
Friendship Day in August is big, with friendship bands tied on the wrist.
South America
Paraguay and some neighbours keep a friendship day on 30 July.
Best Friends Day moments
Best Friends Day today
Today it is a day to call your best friend, go for tea or a walk, or simply send a message that says thank you for being there.
