NATIONAL COUSINS DAY
Fast Facts
- WHEN
- Celebrated every year on July 24th
- WHAT
- Recognizes the unique, lifelong relationships that grow among cousins
- FACT
- Cousins often feel like the brothers and sisters they never had
- VIBE
- Fun, memorable, family-themed
NATIONAL COUSINS DAY
National Cousins Day on July 24 recognizes the unique, lifelong relationships that grow among cousins. Our very first friendships often form with cousins as young as infants and can endure a lifetime. The day celebrates cousins of every age—from brand-new baby cousins to cousins whose own babies are all grown up!
#NationalCousinsDay
Whether cousins grow up together in close-knit families or only see each other occasionally, they share special memories rooted in common grandparents, aunts, and uncles. At family gatherings, cousins keep each other entertained—and occasionally get into mischief together, too! They celebrate birthdays, share inside jokes, and might even blow out each other’s candles (much to the birthday kid’s annoyance).
When siblings irritate us, cousins instantly become allies. For only children, cousins often feel like the brothers and sisters they never had. As cousins grow up, watching their own children play together brings back fond childhood memories, starting the beautiful cycle all over again.
Reasons Cousins are the Best
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They're built-in besties and make family gatherings fun and memorable.
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Sitting with your cousins at any family gathering is like returning to your childhood.
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Cousins know all your secrets and you know theirs.
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Cousins are the reason you have the best childhood memories.
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Nobody understands the quirky, chaotic history of your family better than your cousins. They share your crazy lie and love you anyways.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COUSINS DAY
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If you're near each other, meet up for coffee, lunch, or a mini-reunion and recreate an embarrassing childhood photo.
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Create a cousins chat group and send a text or drop a hilarious throwback photo to get everyone laughing about the good old days.
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Send a small surprise, a favorite snack from childhood, or a handwritten note letting them know you're thinking of them.
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Use the day to brainstorm a weekend trip, cabin retreat, or vacation with the whole cousin squad.
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Post your favorite memories or old family photos online using the hashtag #NationalCousinsDay.
NATIONAL COUSINS DAY HISTORY
While National Day Calendar continues researching the exact origins of this family-themed day, it remains one of the most cherished unofficial holidays of the summer!