National Girlfriend Day (often called Girlfriends Day) is celebrated every year on August 1.

What is Girlfriends Day?

  • It is an unofficial observance day dedicated to celebrating girlfriends, both as romantic partners and as close female friends.
  • The day focuses on appreciation, support, and the emotional bonds women share with each other.

When was it first marked?

  • The exact origin is a bit unclear, but one popular claim is that a woman known as Mistress Susan began celebrating National Girlfriend Day in 2004 as a way to honor her female friends.
  • Other sources credit Allie Savarino Kline and Sally Rodgers, who reportedly promoted the day around 2006 via their website Sisterwoman.com, helping it spread online.

Date each year

  • National Girlfriend Day is observed on August 1 every year, regardless of the weekday.
  • Upcoming examples: in 2026 it falls on Saturday, in 2027 on Sunday, and in 2028 on Tuesday.

Is it an official holiday?

  • It is a fun, social-media-driven observance , not a government or paid day-off holiday.
  • It has become widely recognized through social media posts, brand campaigns, and online articles celebrating girlfriends worldwide.

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