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Dates of National Penpal Day

2027 USA Tuesday, June 1stNational Penpal Day

2026 USA Monday, June 1stNational Penpal Day

2025 USA Sunday, June 1stNational Penpal Day

2024 USA Saturday, June 1stNational Penpal Day

2023 USA Thursday, June 1stNational Penpal Day

Summary

Though writing letters is being pushed out by email and social media, it remains a powerful way of connecting with people around the world.

The day was established by Rosie Tholl, an American pen-palist that traveled the world to meet some of her pen pals.

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