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National Hug Day
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | National Hug Day 2026 | World |
| Jan 21, 2027 | National Hug Day 2027 | World |
Information about National Hug Day
Two sisters hugging each other.
Significance: National Hug Day is not a public holiday. The idea of National Hug Day is to encourage everyone to hug family and friends more often. Whether you hug a family member or a friend or a stranger, the mental and physical health benefits are the same.
Type:
Fun Holidays
Celebrations:
Hugging someone
Observed by:
People who like hugging
Location:
World
Synonyms:
National Hugging Day
Initiator:
Kevin Zaborney
Start year:
1986
Date origin:
January 21 was chosen as it fell between the Christmas and New Year's Holidays and Valentine's Day and birthdays when people generally might be in low spirits.
Website:
www.nationalhuggingday.com
