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National Hug Day
An informal day encouraging people to hug family and friends, promoting the physical and psychological benefits of hugging.
National Hug Day
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Jan 21, 2026 12:00 AM
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January 21, 2026 12:00 AM
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Event Summary
An informal day encouraging people to hug family and friends, promoting the physical and psychological benefits of hugging.
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National Hugging Day is an annual event dedicated to hugging in the United States. It was created by Kevin Zaborney, a Christian pastor, and occurs annually on January 21. The day was first celebrated in 1986, in Clio, Michigan. The holiday is also observed in many other countries.
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