National Hug Day Jan 21, 2022

National Hug Day

Even the toughest predator on the South African savannah can get snuggly, especially on Hugging Day. Founded 35 years ago, this celebration of the embrace is meant to lift spirits during the post-holiday lull, encouraging family and friends to hug each other more often, not only today but every day. So, what are you waiting for? Go hug people!

© Andrew Coleman/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Jan 21, 2018Red squirrel in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Jan 21, 2019A day of service for Dr. King
Jan 21, 2020Observing a squirrelly day
Jan 21, 2021The tale of squirrels like Nutkin
Jan 21, 2023Kangaroo family for National Hugging Day
Jan 21, 2024Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan 21, 2025Squirrel Appreciation Day
Jan 21, 2026Squirrel Appreciation Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Apr 9, 2018The Lena Delta Wildlife Reserve in Siberia, Russia
Jun 2, 2023Gemsbok in Namibian sand dunes
Dec 30, 2021Westerheversand Lighthouse
Feb 5, 2018Iceberg off the coast of Antarctica
Apr 5, 2018Mada’in Saleh archeological site in Saudi Arabia
Dec 17, 2021Bournemouth beach huts
Jan 27, 2020Thomas Edison s bright idea
Apr 26, 2021Cheese! We ll go somewhere where there s cheese!
Oct 4, 2018From Sputnik to extraterrestrial storms
Jun 25, 2020Hoisting a flag for seafarers
Jan 1, 2026Happy New Year!
Oct 16, 2022Prince Christian Sound in southern Greenland
May 16, 2025Endangered Species Day
Jun 6, 2020The long and wiggling path
Aug 14, 2021When Death Valley blew its top
Feb 18, 2025The Great Blue Hole, Belize
Sep 7, 2021Whale hello there!
Jul 28, 2019Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
Dec 9, 2021Glowworm caves in Australia
Dec 26, 2019It s Slovenia s Independence and Unity Day
Sep 4, 2018What the hay?
Jul 30, 2019A long, erratic commute
Apr 27, 2023South Padre Island, Texas
Jul 17, 2024Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
Feb 11, 2023Milky Way over Zabriskie Point, California
Feb 28, 2024Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England
Sep 27, 2022Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
Jan 30, 2025La Brecha de Rolando (Rolands Breach), Spain
Aug 10, 2025World Lion Day
Apr 4, 2021A yearly sign that spring has sprung