Locate An Old Friend Day

Locate An Old Friend Day is about finding old friends. Celebrated every third Saturday in September, it is an excellent occasion to remember people who were close to you in childhood, at school, or at university, and try to reconnect.

History

It is not known who proposed this holiday. Friendship is a complex and fundamental relationship that develops between people as a result of their close connections. If there are common interests, similar outlooks on life, or shared hobbies, friendships form more quickly.

Friendship helps us to live comfortably in society and improves social skills. Such closeness with another person also benefits your health: during difficult times, you can talk heart to heart and listen to advice, which often makes things easier. Friendship can help combat loneliness.

The main goal of Locate An Old Friend Day is to find an old friend who may have moved away due to circumstances. Meeting and talking with an old friend allows you to remember pleasant moments from the past, discuss your lives, and learn something new about each other.

Interesting Facts

• Psychologists believe that with friends, we see the world as more attractive and feel more confident.
• According to surveys, more than 90% of active social network users believe that friendship is only possible through personal contact.
• For many people, parting with friends is more difficult than parting with family members.

How to Take Part

Think of an old friend you would like to reconnect with and start looking for them. Search for them on social networks or visit their old home — perhaps the new tenants or neighbors know where they moved.

Look through an old photo album and listen to your favorite songs. Recall the funniest, most interesting, or unusual events that happened during your friendship. If you manage to find your old friend, relive those memories together!

When is Locate An Old Friend Day in 2025?

Locate An Old Friend Day is observed on the third Saturday of September each year.

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