World Emoji Day

(CNN)– Friday, July 17, 2026, is a day to text your friends about as it’s World Emoji Day.

It’s an annual chance to reflect on the thousands of symbols and smileys we’ve come to love, laugh about, and sometimes lament.

There’s little dispute that emojis are an increasingly important part of our daily conversations as texting becomes a bigger part of our lives.

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