2 Cents: National Hugging Day Central PA Live by: Matthew Michelone Posted: Jan 21, 2019 / 04:00 PM EST / Updated: Jan 21, 2019 / 05:39 PM EST Today is National Hugging Day! Hugging is a universal gesture of love, and science backs up what we already knew about them, that hugging really does make us feel better. If you need a little pick-me-up today, hug it out!