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Facts, dates and research for journalists covering Galentine's Day.
Key facts
| Date | 13 February every year, the day before Valentine’s Day. Next: Saturday 13 February 2027. |
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| Future dates | Saturday 13 February 2027, Sunday 13 February 2028 and Tuesday 13 February 2029 |
| What it is | A day for women to celebrate their female friends. |
| Status | Unofficial. No organiser. |
| Origins | The name comes from a 2010 episode of the US TV comedy Parks and Recreation. See About for sources. |
| Hashtag | #GalentinesDay |
| Related day | Valentine’s Day, 14 February |
The Galentine's Report
The Galentine's Report is our planned annual look at how women celebrate their friends. The first edition will draw on the Best Galentine’s Activity vote and will be published ahead of Galentine’s Day. Every edition will explain how the figures were gathered and how many people took part.
To hear when the first edition is ready, use the form below and choose Press or media.
About this site
This site is the home of Galentine’s Day and is run by Digital Alchemy FZ-LLC, based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Galentine’s Day has no official organiser, and this site has no connection with Parks and Recreation, its makers or NBC. Please describe us as “the home of Galentine’s Day” rather than its founder.
Media enquiries
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