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National Hugging Day
Annual event
| National Hug Day | |
|---|---|
A couple celebrates National Hugging Day | |
| Official name | National Hug Day |
| Also called | National Hug Day, International Hug Day, Global Hug Day |
| Observed by | United States, United Kingdom - Globally |
| Type | Secular |
| Celebrations | Offer hugs to others |
| Date | January 21 |
| Next time | 21 January 2026 (2026-01-21) |
| Frequency | Annual |
National Hugging Day is an annual event dedicated to hugging in the United States.
It was created by Kevin Zaborney, a Christian pastor,[1][2] and occurs annually on January 21.[3][4] The day is often accompanied with the organisation of hugging events with the aim of fundraising for charities.[4]
The day was first celebrated in 1986, in Clio, Michigan.[5] The holiday is also observed in many other countries.[6][7] The idea of National Hug Day is to encourage everyone to hug family and friends more often.[1] Zaborney cautions to ask first if one is unsure of the response,
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