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Today, Sunday, October 25, 2026
National Gift Card Day is an informal shopping observance marked on October 25. In 2026 it falls on Sunday, October 25. It highlights store and prepaid gift cards as flexible presents, with practical tips on giving, using, and securing them. It is not Black Friday, not Cyber Monday, not a federal holiday, and no verified founder is clearly documented.
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