The day also serves as a reminder of the importance of friendship in our lives. In many countries, including India, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. In 2025, Friendship Day is on August 3.
 
International Friendship Day is celebrated annually on July 30, as it was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2011. The idea behind this celebration is that friendship between people, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
Friendship Day is dedicated to appreciating and nurturing friendships, recognising the role friends play in our emotional well-being, and fostering new relationships. People often celebrate Friendship Day by exchanging gifts, cards, or messages with their friends, sharing memories, and spending quality time together.
 
The United Nations believes that friendship, especially among young people, holds a "special kind of power" as it can cross languages, faiths, and histories that might otherwise divide us. The world body thinks that friendship invites us to listen before we judge, to stay when it's easier to walk away. "And when nurtured across cultures and communities, friendship becomes more than a bond-it becomes a blueprint for reconciliation," the UN says.
Here Are Some Quotes That You Can Put On WhatsApp And Instagram Status To Wish All Your Friends
"Friends are the family we choose. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Real friendship isn't about being inseparable, but about being separated and nothing changes. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Friends are the family we choose. Happy Friendship Day!"
"Celebrating the people who make my world warmer!!! Happy Friendship Day"
"Friendship isn't about who you've known the longest. It's about who stayed"
"Happy Friendship Day! Here's to the laughs, the memories, and the unbreakable bond we share"
"Wishing you a Friendship Day filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories!"
"Cheers to all the crazy, wonderful times we've shared. Happy Friendship Day!"
"True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart"
"Friendship is the greatest gift of life. Happy Friendship Day to all my dear friends!"