Friendship Day Gift Cards: Celebrate Your People

Friendship Day is a chance to thank the people who make life better — school friends, college gangs, work besties and the friend who always picks up at 2 am. In India it's commonly celebrated on the first Sunday of August.

Treats for every friend

• [Starbucks](/brands/starbucks-gift-card) — a coffee catch-up
• [Swiggy](/brands/swiggy-food-gift-card) — their favourite takeaway
• [Domino's](/brands/dominos-gift-card) — pizza with the gang

Plans together

• [BookMyShow](/brands/bookmyshow-gift-card) — a group movie
• [MakeMyTrip](/brands/makemytrip-gift-card) — fund the long-planned trip
• [Barbeque Nation](/brands/barbeque-nation-gift-card) — a group feast

Personal picks

• [Myntra](/brands/myntra-gift-card) — the fashionista friend
• [Nykaa](/brands/nykaa-gift-card) — the skincare friend
• [Steam](/brands/steam-gift-card) — the gamer friend

See our best friend gift card guide.

Ideas by friendship type

Messages

• "Thanks for being my person through everything. Happy Friendship Day!"
• "Some friends become family. You're one of them."
• "Distance means nothing when someone means everything."

Key takeaways

• Friendship Day is usually the first Sunday of August in India.
• Treats and shared plans make great gifts.
• Personal brand picks show you know your friend.
• A throwback photo or memory makes it unforgettable.