What it is
International Kissing Day is an informal, light-hearted day usually marked on 6 July. It is not an official holiday, and its origin is usually linked to internet and calendar traditions rather than to a specific decision.
Beauty and lip-care brands, restaurants, florists and photographers like it as a gentle romantic angle for couples and friends.
Symbols: Lips, a red lipstick, a rose, a love note, a couple at sunset
Emoji: 💋 💄 🌹 ❤️ 💌 ✨
Colours: Rose pink, deep red, soft cream
Hashtags: #KissingDay #InternationalKissingDay #LipCare #DateNight #LoveStory
What to aim for
- Sales: feature lip care and romantic products or experiences
- Engagement: invite followers to share light love stories
- Reach: warm, relatable content is easy to save and send to a partner
Post ideas by format
Post
- A lip-care or lipstick pick of the day with a simple tip on how to use it
- A couple's evening idea tied to your venue or service
Carousel
- “5 steps for soft lips”: one care tip per slide for beauty brands
- “Date ideas around the city”: one idea per slide for local venues
Reel / short video
- Hook: “The perfect lip colour for a first date.” A quick test of three shades
- A short, warm clip of a table set for two at your venue
Stories
- A poll: “Red lipstick or lip balm?”
- A question box: “The story of your first date”, with consent to reshare
Ready-made post examples
Layouts we wrote as examples. Replace the details with your own business before you publish.
It is International Kissing Day, so let us talk about soft lips. Three steps: a gentle exfoliation once a week, a nourishing balm before bed and sunscreen on the lips in summer. Save this post and try the routine for a week. Which do you use more often, balm or lipstick? Tell us in the comments.
On Kissing Day we have set a few quiet tables for two with candles and a small rose. Come for a calm dinner and let us take care of the rest. Message us to reserve a table. And tell us in the comments about the best first date you ever had. We will read all your stories.
A small bouquet can say more than words. We collected three romantic flower ideas for International Kissing Day: soft roses, peonies in cream shades and a wildflower mix for a relaxed date. Save this pin to plan your gift. Send us a message with the colours your partner loves, and we will help you put the bouquet together.
Meme and trend formats that fit
- Expectation vs reality. Two panels: the movie-like first date and the real one with spilled coffee. Keep it warm and funny, never embarrassing a real person.
- Lip balm in every bag. A relatable image about the number of lip balms in a bag with a short caption. Works well for beauty brands and stays family-friendly.
What to avoid
- Keep content family-friendly and tasteful; avoid explicit or suggestive imagery
- Do not use photos of real couples without their permission
- Avoid assuming everyone has a partner; include friends, family and self-care angles
When to post
- Plan the content a week ahead and confirm any table or bouquet availability
- Publish in the afternoon of 6 July so people can plan the evening
- The day after, share the best love stories with permission
What to check afterwards
- Saves and shares of the care carousel
- Table reservations and bouquet orders
- Comments and replies on the love-story question
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