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February might be the most romantic month of the year, but love is still in the air in October.
National Boyfriend Day and National Girlfriend Day, two days honoring the romantic partners in our lives, arrive this week.
Feeling a little déjà vu? That’s because there already was a National Girlfriend Day 2025 earlier this year on Aug.1, although that celebration was slightly different.
Here’s what to know about this week’s national holidays.
When is National Girlfriend Day?
National Girlfriend Day is listed as Oct. 1 on several websites, although there was another National Girlfriend Day on Aug. 1, according to the National Day Calendar.
Why are there two National Girlfriend Days?
Although there are two National Girlfriend Days, they are celebrated for different reasons.
The first National Girlfriend Day, which occurred Aug. 1, honors female friendships as the day is intended for women to support other women, per National Today.
The second National Girlfriend Day, on Oct. 1, is celebrated between romantic partners. During the pseudo-holiday, partners are encouraged to show their sweetie just how much they love and care for them through acts of kindness, heartfelt gifts, or by simply spending time with them.
When is National Boyfriend Day?
National Boyfriend Day occurs annually on Oct. 3, which is a Friday this year.
What is National Boyfriend Day?
National Boyfriend Day is an unofficial holiday that allows romantic partners to celebrate their boyfriend or other significant men in their life, per National Today.
When is Sweetest Day?
Sweetest Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in October. It’s a day to share romantic deeds, expressions, acts of charity and kindness.
This year, it falls on Saturday, Oct. 18.
