The global date
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 July as the International Day of Friendship in 2011.
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One celebration, a few different dates.
The United Nations observes 30 July. Some countries and communities celebrate on the first Sunday of August. Choose a place and year to see both clearly.
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Friendship Day has more than one recognised date. Choose a region and year to see the convention most people there are likely to expect.
International Day of Friendship: Thursday 30 July 2026.
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International Day of Friendship
The United Nations observes the International Day of Friendship on 30 July. It is the clearest date to use for an international audience.
- Date rule
- 30 July every year
- Popular Sunday tradition
- Public holiday?
- No
Some communities celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday in August instead.
Official date source: United Nations International Day of Friendship. Local traditions vary, so confirm the organiser's date for a specific event.
Local traditions
In India, Friendship Day is widely marked on the first Sunday of August. Informal calendars elsewhere may also use that Sunday.
Not a public holiday
These observances do not normally change business, school or public transport hours.