Girlfriend Day is celebrated on two different dates depending on the context:
- August 1 is National Girlfriend Day, originally created to celebrate the special bond of friendship between women (female friends or "gal pals"). It is a day to honor female friends and the support they provide each other.
- October 1 is also celebrated by many as National Girlfriend Day on social media, focusing on celebrating romantic girlfriends and encouraging partners to show appreciation and love.
Thus, August 1 is the traditional National Girlfriend Day focused on friendships, while October 1 has become popular as a day for romantic partners to celebrate girlfriends as well.
