National Best Friends Day 2024: Deals, freebies to celebrate with your BFF

Good friends play a crucial role in our lives, contributing to our emotional, mental, and even physical well-being. They understand you and stand right there when you need someone in your corner. Friends provide support when you are going through tough times, give a sense of belonging, and aid in your personal growth.

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When is National Best Friends Day? Date to celebrate with your BFF

On Saturday, June 8, you’ll have the perfect occasion to celebrate with your closest friends, as the U.S. celebrates National Best Friends Day. It’s the weekend too, so you can dedicate a little more time to showing your besties how important they are to you

This is an opportunity to show appreciation and strengthen the ties with your best friend, or friends, if you are so lucky.

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National Best Friends Day 2024: Deals, freebies to celebrate with your BFF

In honor of this holiday, some establishments are offering deals so you can celebrate with your best friend on a budget.

Atom tickets

Watching a feel-good comedy about two best friends is a great way to mark this holiday. Buy one ticket to see “Babes” and get another one free. The offer is only available on National Best Friends Day at participating theaters. The movie is about childhood BFFs who grew up in New York.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

If coffee (or tea) is what binds you to your best friend, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering its loyalty members a buy one, get one free beverage deal on June 8 starting 12 p.m. until closing time.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

If eating together is your thing, Moe’s Southwest Grill’s menu has a buy one, get one free entrée on offer on National Best Friends Day. The promo is valid at participating branches for rewards members and can’t be combined with other deals.

Yogurtland

For those with a sweet tooth, Yogurtland is serving up an online Bestie Bundle starting at $12.99. This includes two cups of classic flavors with two signature toppings. Available at participating locations.

How can I celebrate National Best Friends Day?

Here are some other ideas for you to celebrate this day.

Quality time

Time, or the lack of it, is one of the reasons that Americans have had difficulty establishing and maintaining bonds. Spending quality time together is therefore a meaningful way to observe the holiday. Plan an activity that you both enjoy, such as going to a favorite restaurant, watching a movie or series, or going on a hike.

A well-thought-out gift

Give a thoughtful gift that doesn’t have to be expensive. It can be a card, or a framed photo of a memorable moment you shared.

Try something new together

Try a new activity that you are both interested in. If you have long wanted to try a certain sport, this holiday is the perfect time to do so.

The best way to celebrate Best Friends Day is to do something that reflects your unique friendship and brings happiness to you both.

The effort and thoughtfulness you put into celebrating will show your friend how much you value their presence in your life.