Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selfie Day, and when did it start being observed?
Selfie Day is observed on June 21 as an informal, social-media-era tradition (marked as "National Selfie Day" in the US) that emerged during the mid-2010s alongside the rise of smartphone cameras and platforms like Instagram, celebrating the selfie as a form of everyday self-expression.
Does Selfie Day have an official founding body behind it?
No single verified organization or government founded it. It remains a grassroots pop-culture observance driven by social media trends, distinct from World Photography Day, which has a documented 19th-century origin.
How do people typically celebrate the day?
By taking and sharing selfies, solo or with friends and family, often paired with witty Selfie Day Captions or a Selfie Day Status update.
