Friendship Day | Wishes, Quotes & Rhymes

Friendship Day is for letting our friends know just how much they mean to us. But if you need some inspiration to find just the right words of appreciation for your best buddies on Friendship Day, read on.

This article will give you ideas for your Friendship Day wishes and includes thoughtful friendship quotes for social media posts, cards, and messages.

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When is friendship day?

The date of Friendship Day varies from country to country because special days to mark the importance of friendship have developed independently in different places.

In the United States, the idea for a national Friendship Day was championed by a greeting card manufacturer, and it’s celebrated on the first Sunday of August.

The Friendship Day date of July 20th in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil has its roots in an idea to mark the date of the first moon landing with a celebration of international fellowship.

In some Spanish-speaking countries, Valentine’s Day on February 14th has become a day of friendship as well as love.

The following table shows when Friendship Day is in various countries where there’s a special day for drawing attention to the importance of friends. These days are separate from the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship, which takes place worldwide on July 30 and promotes solidarity, understanding, and reconciliation among nations.

Happy Friendship Day wishes quotes

Here are some meaningful happy friendship days wishes quotes that you can use for friendship day social media posts, cards, or posters.

• I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light. — Helen Keller, author 
• The only way to have a friend is to be one.  — Ralph Waldo Emerson, essayist 
• The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships.  — US President Abraham Lincoln
• Flowers are lovely; love is flower-like; Friendship is a sheltering tree. — Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poet 
• A friend is never known till needed.  — English proverb
• Friendship is love with understanding. — German proverb
• He who is without friends is like a body without a soul.  — Italian proverb
• A constant friend is a thing hard and rare to find.  — Plutarch, Greek philosopher
• Love your friend with all his faults.  — Italian proverb
• A true friend is seen when fortune wavers.  — Ennius, Roman poet 
• Someone without friends is like a body without a soul.  — Italian proverb
• A word from a friend is all the more heartening in these short, gloomy days. — Goethe, German writer 

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Heartfelt Friendship Day wishes

Friendship Day wishes in messages and cards to friends typically express your appreciation for their friendship and tell your friend why they’re so special to you.

Here are some happy friendship day wishes for inspiration that you can adapt to write the perfect friendship day message.

• Being your friend means so much to me—thank you for your kindness, support, and encouragement.
• Thank you for always being there for me and all your kindness, patience, and love.
• Your friendship enriches my life with kindness, laughter, and joy.
• I feel so lucky to have you as a friend and cherish the time we spend together and the memories we share.
• Looking forward to many more years of joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
• Thank you for being a true friend I can always count on.
• Thank you for brightening up my life.
• A true friend like you is one in a million, and I’m so lucky to have you in my life.
• Having a friend like you by my side through all the tears and laughter means so much to me.
• I’m so grateful for your friendship—through thick and thin, I know we’ll always be there for each other.
• Your kindness and cheer turn ordinary moments into beautiful memories year after year.

Friendship Day wishes that rhyme

Impress your bestie with a rhyming Friendship Day greeting. Here are some ideas to help bring out your poetic side on Friendship Day.

1. Because of the happy times we’ve spent together, my heart will treasure your friendship forever.
2. I send you warm wishes on Friendship Day, though your friendship means more than words can say.
3. Having a friend like you by my side each day makes my life so much brighter in every way.
4. Thank you, my friend, for your kindness and laughter so bright, and for making my days feel so warm and light.
5. On this Friendship Day, thank you for your kindness, so constant and true, for every smile, every laugh, and every moment shared with you.
6. Happy Friendship Day to a true friend so rare, whose kindness and light bring comfort beyond compare.
7. You’re a special friend I cherish with pride, bringing warmth to my heart whenever you’re by my side.
8. Happy Friendship Day to a true friend through thick and thin, whose kindness and love fill my heart with joy from deep within.
9. On this Friendship Day, I just wanted to say that your friendship enriches my life more than words can convey.
10. Happy Friendship Day to you with love and cheer, your friendship brings me joy year after year.

Frequently asked questions about Friendship Day

What is the difference between National Friendship Day and International Friendship Day?

National Friendship Day is the name used in the US for a day to celebrate friendship and to tell your friends how much they mean to you. It takes place on the first Sunday in August. International Friendship Day is the United Nations’ day for promoting friendship between people, cultures, and countries. It takes place on July 30th.

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