National Cousins Day Jul 24, 2026

Today is National Cousins Day—a perfect excuse to reconnect with the people who know your family stories best and probably helped create a few of them. Fittingly, Canadians mark the day alongside their neighbour and, you could say, cousin to the south: the United States. Whether you grew up at the cottage, camping, skating or gathering for a long weekend barbecue, cousins often share some of life"s best memories.

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