Awareness

National Kissing Day

National Kissing Day is a light-hearted UK day on 6 July, with kissing tips, surveys and stories for radio, TV and online media.

  • UK
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  • Ireland (not marked)
  • Canada (not marked)
  • Australia (not marked)
  • New Zealand (not marked)
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  • International
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Last checked22 October 2026
First held2006

About the day

National Kissing Day is held every year on 6 July. It is a light-hearted UK day about kissing, with tips, surveys and stories for radio, TV and online media.

It has run since 2006 and is operated by Digital Alchemy FZ-LLC, with media work delivered with Relations Group. Past partners have included Smint, CB12 and Softlips.

It suits oral care, lip care, dating and confectionery brands that want a warm, shareable story each summer.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Tuesday 6 July 2027UK, InternationalSame date every year
2028Thursday 6 July 2028UK, InternationalSame date every year
2029Friday 6 July 2029UK, InternationalSame date every year

Sectors this day suits

Types of business that could link their activity to this day.

  • Oral care and fresh breath
  • Lip care and cosmetics
  • Dating and relationships
  • Confectionery and mints
  • Media and publishing

Questions and answers

When is National Kissing Day 2027?

National Kissing Day 2027 is on Tuesday 6 July 2027. It falls on the same date every year.

Who organises National Kissing Day?

National Kissing Day is organised by Digital Alchemy FZ-LLC.

When did National Kissing Day start?

National Kissing Day was first held in 2006.

Where is National Kissing Day marked?

National Kissing Day is marked in the UK, and internationally.

Where do these details come from?

We checked these details against one source, including National Kissing Day official site. They were last checked on 22 October 2026.

Where this information comes from

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