The Economic Times

International Friendship Day 2026: Date, history, significance, wishes, messages and greetings

International Friendship Day 2026 falls on Thursday, July 30, while India observes it on August 2. This day honors the essential role of friendship in fostering global peace and understanding. It reminds people to value connections and strengthen emotional well-being through mutual support. The United Nations officially proclaimed July 30 as the International Day of Friendship in 2011. This occasion encourages appreciating relationships and expressing gratitude for friends' presence.