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Hug Day 2026: Check these 5 fun facts

Nascimento Pinto

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Lifestyle
By Nascimento Pinto
Published Feb 09, 2026

Hug Day

Every year, Hug Day 2026 is observed on the sixth day of Valentine`s Week in the lead up to Valentine`s Day 2026 on February 14

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Importance of the day

Giving a hug is very important in every relationship as it not only spreads warmth but also defines closeness between two people

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Types of hugs

Some of the most common types of hugs are Bear Hug, usually indicating protectiveness; Back Hug indicates intimacy, and side hug, which is casual

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Health benefits of hugs

While it is hard to believe for some, hugs do have health benefits including improving mood, reducing the stress hormone, and even blood pressure

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20-second rule for hugs

While many hugs are casual, the 20-second rule highlights how hugging a person for that duration helps release oxytocin, and strengthens emotional connections

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