
As the globe celebrates Friendship Day 2025 on Sunday, August 3, there's joy and excitement in streets, schools, workplaces, and, naturally, social media feeds across India. Ranging from the gift of colourful friendship bands to messaging affection, individuals of all ages are going out of their way to express gratitude towards the friends who remain a constant companion during every phase of life.
School children are knotting bands and hand-written notes around the wrists of each other, while workplaces and colleges have planned small gatherings and get-togethers to celebrate such time-honoured friendships.
Popular restaurants and cafes meanwhile are serving up "Friendship Day specials" with group discounts for friends. Metro cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata are seeing group outings and wistful reunions in some places weeks, if not months, in the planning.
Social Media Turns Into a Canvas of Connection
On social media, #HappyFriendshipDay and #BandOfBonds are trending, with thousands of users sharing throwback photos, reels, and videos to their childhood best friends, college gangs, and office BFFs. Influencers, celebrities, and even politicians have hopped onto the bandwagon by posting messages expressing admiration for friendships that tested times.
From curated Instagram stories to heartfelt Facebook posts and even X (formerly Twitter) threads filled with nostalgia, digital platforms have become a celebration space for companionship. It’s not just a trend it’s a testimony to the role that true friendships continue to play in an ever-busy, ever-changing world.
Heartfelt Friendship Day Wishes to Celebrate Unbreakable Bonds
This Friendship Day, whether you're with your friends or apart, take a moment to remind them that their presence in your life is irreplaceable. After all, friendships are not just relationships they’re lifelines.