The best line in a friendship card is usually the one that would make absolutely no sense to anybody else. Start with “Remember when…” and see how quickly somebody brings up the runaway grape or the upside-down tent.
What is National Best Friends Day?
National Best Friends Day is June 8. It celebrates the close friendships built from shared experiences, small favors, private jokes, and showing up when somebody needs you.
A celebration built around personal history
The most meaningful history here is the one friends make together: the first conversation, the unexpectedly good adventure, or the ordinary routine that became important. This informal appreciation day gives those memories a place on the calendar. It is a reason to say something specific that might otherwise go unsaid.
A simple way to enjoy the day
Start a card with “Remember when…” or “I’m glad you…” and add a detail only your friend will recognize. Plan a call, make matching bookmarks, or revisit a favorite shared activity. Thoughtfulness does more work than an expensive gift.
Holiday dates for planning
| Observance | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Best Friends Day | Monday, June 8, 2026 | Tuesday, June 8, 2027 | Thursday, June 8, 2028 | Friday, June 8, 2029 | Saturday, June 8, 2030 |
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Make a card for one person
Choose a friend, cousin, sibling or pen pal. Draw the two of you doing something you both remember. A child who would rather talk can dictate the message, then add the detail only they would know. Sign it with the name your friend actually calls you.
Guess before the reveal
Take turns guessing the other person’s answers on the quiz. Fold the answer column under while you guess. Reveal one row at a time and ask about the surprising answers. You can play across a video call with one person holding the sheet.
Make a matching pair
Color the bookmarks side by side so a pattern runs across both of them. Cut them apart, write each other a tiny note on the back and swap. If your friend lives far away, slip the second bookmark inside the card before mailing it.
Get the free printable set
One for Me One for You includes three US Letter pages. Remember when we… How well do we know each other?. Friendship bookmarks.