International Friendship Day 2025

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International Friendship Day (also known as World Friendship Day or Friends Day) is celebrated on July 30th. Whether it’s someone you grew up with or a pen pal across the world, it’s the perfect moment to reconnect and show how much they mean to you.

From sending love to Lisbon or a thank-you to Tokyo, our reliable international courier service will help you deliver joy this Friendship Day.

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Thoughtful Friendship Day gift ideas

You don’t need to break the bank to send a meaningful surprise. Here are a few perfect small gift ideas, no matter how far away they are:

  • Friendship bracelets – Handmade, symbolic, and lightweight to ship
  • Photo albums or prints – Share memories in a compact and postable way
  • Scented candles or mini keepsakes – A comforting reminder of you

Send affordably with Evri’s international delivery

Great news for gift-givers: we offer budget-friendly international parcel services to over 200 countries and territories, so your message of friendship can travel near or far.

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How to send international parcels 

Sending is simple: Just package your gift securely, book your parcel online, and drop it off. We'll take care of the rest.

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Packing tips for gifting abroad

When sending small items like friendship bracelets or keepsakes, follow these tips: 

  • Use padded envelopes or small boxes for delicate items 
  • Keep the packaging tight to avoid rattling in transit 

If you’re unsure, check our guide on what you can and can’t send before sending. If you’re sending abroad, our international shipping guide breaks down everything you need to know about sending parcels abroad with us. 

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For small businesses and crafters

Own a small shop or online store? Sell handmade jewellery or personalised gifts? International Friendship Day is a brilliant seasonal sales opportunity. 

Use this time to: 

  • Promote products like bracelets, prints, or curated mini gift boxes 
  • Share "Friendship Day" content on social media 
  • Offer gift-wrapping or hand-written note options for added value 
  • Promote your ability to ship internationally (especially with our tracked delivery!) 
  • You can even run limited-time discounts leading up to 30th July 
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Need help managing multiple orders?

We support thousands of small businesses with tools like: 

  • Bulk send - Link your marketplace or ecommerce platforms and send multiple parcels even more easily with our Bulk Integrations tool. 
  • Quick Send - If you send to the same customer or the same products to different customers, our Quick Send tool can have your parcels ready to post in just a few clicks.

What you can and can’t send overseas

While you can send lots of items with Evri, there are a few limitations you’ll need to be aware of. Check out our full breakdown of what you can and can’t send internationally for all the information you need.

You should also follow the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the UK Civil Aviation Authority guides to keep up to date with the latest restrictions for sending parcels via airlines.

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