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Hug Day 2025: This day serves as a reminder to value the power of human connection and spread love and warmth all year.
Hug Day 2025: This day is celebrated on the sixth day of the Valentine’s Week, February 12. (Image: Shutterstock)
Hug Day 2025 History, Significance: Valentine’s Week lasts seven days, from February 7 to February 14 each year, but it is not only for couples; it is also for us to celebrate ourselves and engage in self-love, since how can we love someone else wholeheartedly if we do not love ourselves first? Hug Day is celebrated on the sixth day of the Valentine’s Week, February 12.
As we celebrate this day today, let’s take a look at its history, quotes and how you should celebrate.
Happy Hug Day 2025: History
While the history of Hug Day remains unknown, its significance remains universal- to promote physical touch, emotional expression and the positive effects it may have on individuals and society. Regardless of its origin, it serves as a reminder to value the power of human connection and spread love and warmth all year.
On this special day, people exchange hugs with their loved ones as a gesture of kindness and goodwill.
Happy Hug Day 2025: Quotes
- “A long, tight, and warm hug is the best way to relieve life’s pains. That is why I am here to hug you tightly, now and forever. Happy Hug Day!”
- “Hug is the perfect way to show you care. Happy Hug Day.”
- “Hug Day is an indication of the healing power of love”
- “Hugs can do a lot of good, particularly for children.” – Princess Diana
- “If you have loved ones today, hug them. Memories cannot be hugged.” – Maria Bastida
- “A hug is a reminder that we are not alone in the world.” – Heather Wolf
Happy Hug Day 2025: Celebrations
- Start your day by sharing a warm hug with your parents and loved ones on this Hug Day 2025 and let them feel your affection.
- Gift something that represents a hug, such as a mug with two people hugging each other, a cushion or a soft toy.
- A handwritten letter of affection could work like magic for your loved ones.
- To celebrate with your partner, give a long warm hug to make them feel loved and secure.
- You can also bring a cake, some chocolates or plan a movie date at your place to make your loved ones feel special.
Why you should get and give more hugs?
Getting and giving more hugs has several health benefits as it can significantly relieve stress, increase happiness, improve relationships, promote emotions of security and belonging, and even bring health benefits such as boosting the immune system by producing oxytocin, a feel-good hormone.
