Valentine’s Week is an eight-day series of themed celebrations leading up to Valentine’s Day. It begins on February 7 and ends on February 14, with each day focusing on a different aspect of relationships.
February 7 – Rose Day
Rose Day on February 7 opens Valentine’s Week and focuses on expressing feelings through flowers. Different rose colors carry distinct meanings: red roses symbolize romantic love, pink roses convey admiration or appreciation, and yellow roses are linked to friendship and warmth.
February 8 – Propose Day
Propose Day, celebrated on February 8, focuses on openly expressing romantic feelings and intentions. It is associated with asking someone to start a relationship or clearly stating feelings that may have been unspoken. In established relationships, it can also mark a moment to discuss commitment and future plans.
February 9 – Chocolate Day
Chocolate Day, observed on February 9, encourages people to share chocolate as a gesture of kindness and appreciation. Chocolate is linked to the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain, including serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins. These chemicals are involved in pleasure, motivation, and emotional comfort, which is why chocolate is often associated with improved mood.
February 10 – Teddy Day
Teddy Day, celebrated on February 10, focuses on comfort, care, and emotional support. The day encourages giving a teddy bear as a symbol of reassurance, warmth, and affection. It is not limited to romantic relationships and can include friends, children, or family members.
February 11 – Promise Day
Promise Day, observed on February 11, is about making sincere and realistic commitments to others. It encourages people to express trust and loyalty by promising something they truly intend to keep, such as being more honest, supportive, or reliable.
February 12 – Hug Day
Hug Day on February 12 encourages people to show care and reassurance through physical connection. A hug can trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone that supports trust, bonding, and lower stress levels. The observance emphasizes that consensual, respectful physical affection can help strengthen emotional ties between partners, friends, and family members.
February 13 – Kiss Day
Kiss Day on February 13 reminds couples that any day is a good day to share a kiss. It highlights the importance of affection and connection, adding to the anticipation leading up to Valentine’s Day.
February 14 – Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, is the final and most widely recognized day of Valentine’s Week. It is traditionally associated with romantic relationships, but many people also use the day to show appreciation for friends and family. Common ways to observe it include exchanging cards or gifts, going out together, or simply spending time with loved ones.
Although Valentine’s Week officially ends on February 14, some people also observe an Anti-Valentine’s Week from February 15 to 21. This informal extension uses humorous or ironic themes, such as Slap Day or Breakup Day, as a contrast to the romance-focused celebrations of the previous week.
