National Cousins Day
What is National Cousins Day?
Get ready to celebrate your built-in besties—because National Cousins Day is July 24th!
This is the day to appreciate those awesome humans who are technically family… but honestly feel more like your lifelong friends (and occasional partners in chaos).
Cousins share a unique connection. They grow up together, attend family gatherings, celebrate holidays, and create memories that last for years. For many people, cousins are the first friends they ever had—partners in games, adventures, and sometimes a little harmless mischief.
This day is all about recognizing those relationships and taking time to reconnect, whether that means spending time together, reaching out with a message, or simply reflecting on the memories you’ve shared.
Even if you don’t see your cousins often, National Cousins Day is a reminder that those connections are still meaningful. It celebrates family, friendship, and the lasting impact of growing up together.
At its heart, National Cousins Day is about appreciating the people who have been part of your story from the very beginning—and who continue to make life a little more fun.
10 ways to celebrate National Cousins Day
1. Send a “Remember This?!” Message
Text or DM an old photo, inside joke, or memory. Guaranteed laughs.
2. Plan a Cousins Hangout
Host a BBQ (get amazing BBQ recipes here), picnic (get picnic recipes here), or casual get-together.
Good food + cousins = great time.
3. Game Night, Cousin Edition
Break out:
- Board games
- Card games
- Video games
Let the friendly competition begin
Take a Cousin Photo Shoot
Recreate old childhood photos or just snap some new fun ones together.
5. Catch Up One-on-One
Grab coffee, go for a walk, or just sit and talk. Sometimes the best moments are the simple ones.
6. Throw a Cousins-Only Party
Music, snacks, stories, and lots of laughs—keep it all about cousin time.
7. Go Virtual if You’re Far Away
Hop on a video call, play online games, or just chat and catch up.
8. Share Family Stories
Swap funny or meaningful stories from growing up—especially the ones you probably shouldn’t tell
9. Send a Surprise
Mail a small gift, handwritten note, or even a funny card to brighten their day.
10. Relive the Good Old Days
Watch old home videos, look through photo albums, or revisit favorite childhood spots.
