National Make A Friend Day

Joan Agie
Dec 22, 2023 By Joan Agie
Originally Published on Aug 04, 2022
National Make A Friend Day is to give you new ideas to have a comfort zone with your close friends and family.

Where is National Make a Friend Day Celebrated?

Friendship Day is observed worldwide in the month of August, but National Make a Friend Day is celebrated in the US. This is such an occasion to celebrate the making of the bond between two friends.

Whether it is a new friendship with a new friend or an old friendship with an old friend, you need more friends in your life.

Who is National Make a Friend Day Celebrated by?

This day is celebrated by anyone and everyone ready to celebrate friendship and its making. One can take this occasion to celebrate and re-establish a lost friendship also.

When did National Make a Friend Day start?

There is no established evidential proof to point out the origin of National Make a Friend Day.

Who started National Make a Friend Day?

There is no evidential proof as to who started it but it can be surely understood that it sprung out of a Twitter trend through the Hashtag #NationalMakeAFriendDay.

History and Timeline

Here are some important aspects of the history related to National Make a Friend Day:

Traditions and Customs

There are no such hard and fast traditions attached to this day as it is a very casual day to celebrate friendship and its formation. It is recommended, if not customary, to use the hashtag #NationalMakeAFriendDay to realize the occasion.

Ways to Celebrate National Make a Friend Day

The primary and prerequisite rule for National Make a Friend Day is to go out there and make a new friend. This can either be a friend of a friend or any individual entirely outside of your social circle.

It is also a great idea to make that friendship in real life, rather than reel life. Everyone adores that special relationship which can only occur between friends, so go out there and make some new ones.

Check whether your current friendships are strong and healthy. You can do this by reconnecting with friends you haven’t seen in a while or by removing friends from your social circle that may be toxic.

Its aim is to seek and connect with people who make you a better person. Another way to celebrate is to reach out to your old confidants who have been out of touch.

Facts and Stats

  • National Make a Friend Day is celebrated on February 11, which also celebrates National White Shirt Day and National Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day.
  • National Make a Friend Day started out of a hashtag and has no history as of such.
  • International Friendship Day And National Make a Friend Day are not the same.

Best Friend for Man

10,000 years old dog burial site was found.

8000 BC

Hallmark Cards

Hallmark Cards launched a Friendship Day marketing campaign.

1930

Winnie The Pooh

Winnie The Pooh became a mascot of friendship.

1998

National Call a Friend Day

National Call a Friend Day was started.

2019

National Make A Friend Day

People used online platforms to make new friends in wake of the pandemic.

2020

What should I do for Make Friends Day?

If you are willing to celebrate National Make a Friend Day, the best way you can do that is by reaching out to your friends. You can do that by greeting them with a card or celebrating the occasion together.

You can also scan through your relationships and remove any toxic people on this day and revive old friendships because there can be no other better day to do so.

Is today National Close Friend Day?

National Close Friend Day is celebrated on June 8 every year.

When is National Embarrass Your Best Friend Day?

National Embarrass your best friend day is occasioned on April 3, every year.

How are Friends promoting National Make a Friend Day?

Friends or individuals can promote National Make a Friend Day by using the hashtag #NationalMakeAFriendDay on social media platforms.

What are some advantages of National Make a Friend Day?

Some advantages of National Make a friend day are that it assists someone in making new friends, and helps someone to revive old friendships. It has a separate identity for making friends, which is different from International Friendship Day.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, February 10, 2020
  • Wednesday, February 10, 2021
  • Thursday, February 10, 2022
  • Friday, February 10, 2023
  • Saturday, February 10, 2024

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Written by Joan Agie

Bachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy

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Joan AgieBachelor of Science specializing in Human Anatomy

With 3+ years of research and content writing experience across several niches, especially on education, technology, and business topics. Joan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Anatomy from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and has worked as a researcher and writer for organizations across Nigeria, the US, the UK, and Germany. Joan enjoys meditation, watching movies, and learning new languages in her free time.

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