National Girlfriends Day, also known as National Girlfriend Day or National Girlfriend’s Day, is celebrated every year on August 1st. This day is dedicated to recognizing the importance of female friendships—the friends who offer support, share laughter, and stand by each other through life’s ups and downs.
Unlike holidays that focus on romantic or family relationships, National Girlfriends Day highlights the unique bond between women who are friends, confidantes, coworkers, or chosen sisters. It’s a chance to say thank you to the women who act as your sounding board, your biggest cheerleader, and sometimes your honest reality check.
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The day encourages women to spend time together, connect meaningfully, and show appreciation for one another. Whether it’s sharing a meal, sending a heartfelt message, or simply enjoying each other’s company, this day reminds us how powerful and healing female friendship can be.
And yes—some choose to celebrate with fun gestures like matching outfits or heart-shaped pizzas, but at its core, National Girlfriends Day is about honoring the people who make your everyday life better just by being in it.
Holidays Similar to National Girlfriends Day
Several other holidays also celebrate friendship and close personal bonds. Here’s a quick look at a few related days:
- Galentine’s Day (February 13): Celebrates female friendships. Popularized by the show Parks and Recreation, it’s all about women supporting women.
- National Best Friends Day (June 8): A day to appreciate your closest friends and the strong connection you share.
- Valentine’s Day (February 14): Traditionally focused on romantic love, but also celebrated by friends and family.
- Sisters Day (First Sunday in August): Honors the special relationship between sisters, whether by blood or by choice.
- National Friendship Day (also on the First Sunday in August): A broader celebration of all types of friendships, encouraging people to reconnect and appreciate one another.
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When is National Girlfriends Day?
Here are the upcoming dates and weekdays for National Girlfriends Day, which always falls on August 1st, through the year 2030:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Friday, August 1 |
| 2026 | Saturday, August 1 |
| 2027 | Sunday, August 1 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, August 1 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, August 1 |
| 2030 | Thursday, August 1 |
Famous Girlfriends from Popular Culture
Some of the most memorable examples of strong female friendships come from TV shows and movies. These iconic duos and groups have helped shape how we think about friendship—showing the value of loyalty, laughter, and being there for each other through every high and low.
From sitcoms to dramas, these characters remind us why close friendships matter and how much joy and strength they can bring. Here are a few standout examples that continue to inspire:
Rachel and Monica from Friends
Rachel and Monica are the ultimate example of besties turned roomies turned lifelong pals. They navigate the ups and downs of love, careers, and life in New York City, all while keeping each other grounded. Remember when Monica was Rachel’s maid of honor? It was the sweetest moment! These two prove that no matter how crazy life gets, having your best friend by your side makes everything better.
Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha from Sex and the City
This fabulous foursome taught us that friendship is the real love story. Whether they were sipping cosmos or dishing about their love lives, Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha always had each other’s backs. From crazy breakups to personal triumphs, their bond showed us that girlfriends are the true soulmates.
Lorelai and Sookie from Gilmore Girls
Lorelai and Sookie are the dynamic duo of Stars Hollow. Lorelai’s quick wit and Sookie’s culinary genius make them a perfect team. They supported each other’s dreams and always found time for a good laugh (or a cup of coffee at Luke’s). These two remind us that best friends are the ones who turn your life into a fun adventure.
Serena and Blair from Gossip Girl
Serena and Blair’s friendship is as glamorous and dramatic as the Upper East Side itself. Despite their ups and downs (and trust me, there were many), these two always found their way back to each other. Whether plotting schemes or sharing secrets, their bond showed that true friendship can survive anything – even Gossip Girl.
Before You Go:
We have many more national days lists for you to explore.
- Food-related national days: complete list of national food days, pasta & noodles days, vegan & vegetarian days, celiac & gluten-free days, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025-2026 (check out the printable calendars in my Etsy shop), National Days for Teachers, and a wide array of special lists such as cat days, dog days, animal days, cleaning & organizing days, book days, music days, family & relationships days, national days for women, stationery days and even Harry Potter days.
- Country-specific national days: Australian national days, more coming soon.
📝 This article was originally published on July 24th, 2024. It has been thoroughly updated, and the publishing date has been changed to reflect the new version.
