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A Valentine is nice and all, but who’s there for you no matter who picks up the check? Who’s shared your silliest and saddest moments over the years? And who’s always there to get you into – and hopefully out of – trouble? Your best friend, of course. If you’re really lucky, you may even have more than one!
June 8, 2025, is National Best Friends Day, a time to celebrate the platonic relationships that matter so much to us. On this day, we recognize the people who’ve supported us through every awkward phase, career crisis, inside joke, and impulsive haircut.
This year, the unofficial holiday falls on the weekend, so there’s ample opportunity to really plan something bonkers for your besties. Or, you could just take it easy and spend Sunday relaxing by the beach. Here are some other creative ways to celebrate!
1) Take a Daytrip (Yes, You Can Call It a “Friendventure”)
Your friendship is based on shared experiences and memories, so go make some new ones by planning a trip somewhere you’ve never been before. Maybe it’s that neat little shop you two are always saying you’ll visit but never quite do. Maybe it’s a museum, a temporary exhibit, a tasty pop-up, or that hiking trail that’s closer than you think.
You can also go with the old reliables. If you live near the water, hit your local beach. Hang out at that scenic overlook or somewhere high above your city. Or enjoy a staycation and just bounce between your favorite cafes and bookstores!
2) Host a Best Friends Bash
This is a fun idea whether you have just one close friend or several, though it can certainly get more elaborate the more guests you invite to the party. Depending on how involved you want the event to be, you can choose something more quiet and cozy or something themed like ‘90s nostalgia, tropical luau, cosplay, or heck, even steampunk. Go wild with it; it’s your party!
If your best friends live far away, you can plan a virtual celebration with a shared playlist, online games, or synchronized streaming. Friendship doesn’t have to be local to be celebrated.
3) Make Each Other a Gift
You might be a crafting wunderkind or you might have the creative skills of a jellyfish. It doesn’t matter! Your creations aren’t going on Etsy, they’re just for you and your BFF to enjoy. That could mean building a playlist together, baking, or even a white elephant gift – something silly and useless that makes you two laugh.
4) Self Care Sunday
If you have the time and the money to luxuriate at a spa all day, that would be the dream! But you don’t need to spend buckets of cash to practice self care. You can just as easily get some holistic healing by hosting a spa night with face masks, DIY manicures, and herbal teas. Even easier on the budget: A “do nothing” day filled with comfort food, pajamas, and zero responsibilities.
One of the best parts of having a best friend is having someone who truly gets you. And sometimes the best way to celebrate that friendship is simply by being fully present. Take the time to enjoy each other’s company without the pressure of a schedule.
5) Binge Watch a Favorite Movie or TV Series
You and your friend probably have at least one – and probably several – shows or movies you’ve watched multiple times together. Whether you’re enjoying your umpteenth rewatch of The Office, Sex and the City, Parks & Rec, Friends, LOST, or Get a Life, there’s always time for “just one more.”
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Conclusion
One of the nicest things about Best Friends Day is that it’s a casual holiday. It hasn’t been codified with colors and mascots or more “official” kinds of celebrations. That means you and your friends can truly make it your own – not just one day per year but throughout the weeks and months and years to come.
