Always observed on February 11th, National Make A Friend Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet someone new and make a new friendship. Friends serve a vital role in everyone’s lives. They are one of life’s most valuable assets.

New friends can broaden our horizons by helping us to see new perspectives, challenging us to try something different, or connecting us to opportunities. Meeting new people can help sharpen our social skills and keep us from becoming lonely. While friends often share common backgrounds or experiences, they certainly don’t have to have everything in common.  One of the simplest ways to make new friends is to explore your interests by taking a class or joining a club.HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY

Make a friend at work, school, in the community, or just about anywhere. Introduce one friend to another. Give a shout-out to a friend who makes your life better. Invite someone you’d like to know better out for coffee or tea. Share your tips on how to make friends. Visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for fun friend-making projects. Read Celebration Spotlight where we make a friend with Fay Stout.