National Girlfriends Day, also known as National Girlfriend Day or National Girlfriend’s Day, is celebrated annually on August 1st. This special day is dedicated to honoring the unique bond between women, whether they are friends, partners, or confidantes. Unlike other holidays that focus on romantic relationships or familial bonds, National Girlfriends Day is (mostly) about celebrating the joy and support that come from female friendships. Oh, and it’s also a day when you just might get heart-shaped pizzas at half price:
Why do we need National Girlfriends Day? Well, National Girlfriends Day is like a friendship tune-up—it strengthens the bonds between you and your besties, making sure those relationships stay rock solid. It’s a chance to remind your girlfriends just how much they mean to you and to celebrate the incredible support system you’ve built together. Let’s be real, life’s ups and downs are so much easier to handle when you have your squad cheering you on.
This day also serves as a recognition of the irreplaceable value of female friendships. Your girlfriends are your therapists, cheerleaders, partners-in-crime, and sometimes even your reality checkers. National Girlfriends Day gives you the perfect excuse to shower them with love and appreciation, and to celebrate the joy, laughter, and unconditional support that only true girlfriends can provide. So go ahead, plan something special and show your girlfriends just how important they are to you!
Holidays Similar to National Girlfriends Day
There are some similar holidays like Galentine’s Day, National Best Friends Day, Valentine’s Day, and Sisters Day, each celebrating unique relationships. Not familiar with these? Here’s a quick rundown of them:
- Galentine’s Day (February 13th) celebrates female friendships and the joy of being together. It was popularized by the TV show Parks and Recreation.
- National Best Friends Day (June 8th) focuses on appreciating your best friends and the unique bond you share.
- Valentine’s Day (February 14th) emphasizes romantic relationships and love.
- Sisters Day (1st Sunday in August) specifically honors the bond between sisters.
- National Friendship Day (1st Sunday in August) serves as a reminder to appreciate and nurture the special bonds we share with our friends.
🫂 Did you know we have a special list with all family and relationship related national days?
When is National Girlfriends Day?
National Girlfriends Day is always celebrated on August 1st. It is a day dedicated to honoring the special bond between women, whether they are friends, partners, or confidantes. Here are the dates (including weekday) for National Girlfriends Day up to the year 2030:
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Thursday, August 1 |
| 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
When we think about our closest girlfriends, it’s hard not to draw inspiration from some of the most iconic friendships in popular culture. These famous duos and groups have shown us what true friendship looks like—full of laughter, support, and unforgettable moments. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and celebrate some of the best girlfriends from TV and movies who have set the gold standard for what it means to be a BFF.
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, mushroom days, ice-cream days, pizza days, coffee days, chocolate days, wine days, alcohol & drinking days.
- Non-food national days: National Days Calendar 2025 (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.
