Friendship Day 2024: How To Celebrate With Your Long Distance Besties

Friendship Day is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of August. This year, the occasion will be marked on August 4. Ahead of the day, many long-distance friends are racking their brains to figure out how to celebrate this special day with their best buddies who live far off, in different cities. Here we have curated a few options for you to make this Friendship Day extra special for your long-distance best friend.

Send a postcard on Friendship Day

In this digital age, a handwritten postcard can be a refreshing way to show your friend you care. Take the time to write a heartfelt message, share some memories, and express your gratitude for having them in your life. Send it via snail mail, and wait for the excitement on their face when they receive it. It's a small gesture that can bring a big smile to their face and make them feel special on Friendship Day.

Create a music playlist

Music has a way of bringing people together, even when they're apart. Create a playlist of songs that remind you of your friend, your favorite memories together, or songs you both love. Share it with your friend and enjoy listening to it together over a video call. You can even make it a tradition to update the playlist every year on Friendship Day.
 

Watch a movie together virtually

Pick a movie you both love or one you've been meaning to watch together. Sync up your devices, make some popcorn, and enjoy a virtual movie night. 

You can even make it more exciting by making predictions, guessing quotes, or discussing the plot afterwards. It's a great way to spend quality time together despite the distance.

Virtual gift exchanges

Organise a virtual long-distance friendship gift exchange to add a touch of surprise and excitement. Determine a spending limit, draw names, and start the internet shopping binge. Share the excitement of extending and receiving signs of appreciation on Friendship Day by revealing your carefully selected Friendship Day gifts during a virtual meeting. Whether it’s a personal note, a much-loved book, or a small token, your buddy will always have something to remind them of the depth of your friendship.

Virtual game night

Host a virtual game night and play games that you both love. It could be video games, online board games, or even virtual escape rooms. Laughter and friendly competition can bring you closer together, even when you're apart. 

Make it a regular feature of your virtual hangouts, and look forward to it every week or month.