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Kiss Day embraces affection and connection every February 13, serving as a sweet prelude to Valentine’s Day. This day celebrates the power of a kiss, whether it’s a tender peck or a passionate embrace. Share your love, express your feelings, and spread warmth with a heartfelt kiss today.
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Expected Kiss Day Deals
As Kiss Day precedes Valentine’s Day, many retailers extend their romantic promotions to include this affectionate observance. While we await official 2027 promotions, history shows that brands like Hershey’s and Godiva often offer discounts on chocolates and confectionery, perfect for sharing. Florists such as 1-800-Flowers and gift basket companies like Harry & David may feature special bundles. Beauty brands like Sephora and Ulta Beauty might promote lip care products or romantic makeup sets. Additionally, local restaurants and cafes could introduce ‘couple’s specials’ or themed desserts. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as February 13 approaches.
Platform Guide for Kiss Day
Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #KissDay. Share photos or reels of affectionate moments, romantic gestures, or even creative lip art.
TikTok
Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #KissDay. Film short, fun videos showcasing different types of kisses or romantic challenges with your loved ones.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #KissDay. Share heartfelt messages, romantic stories, or organize virtual ‘kiss-cam’ events with friends and family.
Kiss Day Hero
Auguste Rodin
History of Kiss Day
Just like a picture can say more than a thousand words, a kiss can express what more than a thousand words may not be able to in a tender relationship. When you kiss a person with love — whether a peck on the cheek, an air kiss with the cheeks pressed together, or a full-blown French kiss, it is the perfect way to represent your care and affection.
We celebrate Kiss Day every February 13, and it is a good time to remember that romantic kissing isn’t the only kind of kissing! There are many kinds of kisses that are exchanged in traditions across the world. Among high society, it is quite common and perfectly acceptable to greet with a kiss on each cheek, a tradition that goes way back before the New World was even discovered. It is also common to kiss young children as a show of affection.
Kissing has played an important role in social bonding and converting affection without having to say anything. Celebrating Kiss Day is so easy! All you have to do is give a kiss to your partner, friends, family, and your pets! Nowadays, most people spend their time in front of a screen, and people are becoming lonelier — a kiss might be all we need to bridge the gaps that have emerged from our busy lifestyles.
Lucky for us, kissing has many health benefits, too! Both mental health and physical well-being are important, and kissing benefits both. You might not know this, but kissing can burn up to 6.4 calories per minute. Who needs the gym when you can kiss often? Another great thing about kissing is how it transcends cultural norms. Everybody loves a kiss, regardless of the country or customs. It is a universal language of expressing love — and when language fails, a kiss will come to your rescue!
Kiss Day timeline
Kisses are recorded in Vedic Sanskrit scriptures from India.
At the Council of Vienna, Pope Clement V forbids using the kiss as a gesture of peace in the Holy Mass.
May Irwin and Joe Rice give the first on-screen movie kisses to each other in this movie.
International Kissing Day spreads worldwide in the 2000s, and Kiss Day is started not long after.
Valentine's week becomes a trend in 2018, and couples now eagerly wait to kiss their beloved six days from the beginning of the special week.
The French add the word ‘galocher’ to French dictionaries to refer to open-mouth kissing.
How Businesses Can Celebrate Kiss Day
Local businesses can embrace Kiss Day by creating romantic atmospheres and special offerings. Restaurants and cafes could offer ‘Kiss-themed’ desserts or ‘buy one, get one free’ deals on drinks for couples. Florists might promote special bouquets with a complimentary romantic card. Jewelers could highlight pieces perfect for a romantic gesture. Even beauty salons could offer discounts on lip treatments or makeup services, encouraging clients to feel their best for the occasion. The key is to foster an environment of love and connection, encouraging patrons to share affectionate moments.
Kiss Day FAQs
When is Kiss Day?
In 2027, Kiss Day is observed on Saturday, February 13, offering a weekend opportunity for romantic gestures and heartfelt expressions of love.
How many people celebrate Kiss Day?
Kissing is a common human behavior, with approximately 90% of cultures worldwide engaging in some form of lip-to-lip contact. This widespread practice underscores the universal appeal and significance of Kiss Day as a celebration of connection.
What are the benefits of kissing?
Beyond emotional benefits, kissing can also have physical advantages. It increases heart rate, burns a small number of calories, and can even boost immunity by exchanging bacteria. It’s a simple act with profound positive impacts on well-being.
What are the different types of kisses?
Culturally, kisses hold diverse significances; for example, Eskimo kisses (rubbing noses) are a form of intimate greeting. The type of kiss often depends on the relationship and context, making it a versatile and powerful form of non-verbal communication.
Kiss Day Activities
Kiss your beloved
Kiss the love of your life in the most tender but intimate way when you meet. Whether it's a peck, an air kiss, a touch on the forehead, or a liplock, make sure that it reflects your affection. Let your feelings seep into the kiss and make it memorable for both of you.
Reminisce about your first kiss
If you are single on Kiss Day, reminisce about your first kiss. Think about the time when you were perhaps clumsy and didn't know how to handle it. If it was a comical situation, just thinking about it will bring a smile to your lips.
Switch up your style
On Kiss Day, try switching up your kissing style. Experiment with something new or revisit a kissing style that you do not practice anymore. It could be fun to experiment with your partner!
5 Fun Facts About Kissing
The longest kiss ever lasted 58 hours
The duration of the longest kiss ever recorded by the Guinness Book of Records was 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds.
The longest movie kiss recorded
During “Elena Undone,” Necar Zadegan and Traci Dinwiddie kiss for three minutes, 23 seconds.
Some people fear the act of kissing
The fear of kissing, known as Philemaphobia, exists, and it occurs among inexperienced and first-time kissers.
French kissing began during World War I
French Kissing started during World War I after British and American soldiers kissed their wives passionately after returning home.
Choose a side
Researchers have found that, when kissing, two out of three people tilt their heads to the right.
Why We Love Kiss Day
A kiss is the best way to express your affection
Studies demonstrate that displays of physical attention are the best way to express affection when you are in love. Kissing is the most natural form of showering physical attention. It is a great way to show you care. On Kiss Day, you can pucker up some more to rack up the relationship points.
It’s good for health
Kissing releases dopamine, helps burn calories, strengthens our immune systems, and is generally good for our health. Who would not want to celebrate Kiss Day — the reasons in its favor are so many!
It keeps the spark in the relationship intact
Kissing releases oxytocin in the brain, which lowers anxiety levels and increases trust among the partners. It creates a feel-good environment for a relationship. So, on Kiss Day, even if purely to honor pop tradition, kiss and see the benefits accrue.
Kiss Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | February 13 | Saturday |
| 2028 | February 13 | Sunday |
| 2029 | February 13 | Tuesday |
| 2030 | February 13 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | February 13 | Thursday |
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