National Girlfriend Day is celebrated on two different dates for distinct reasons. The original National Girlfriend Day is on August 1 each year, which primarily celebrates the special bond of friendship among women, such as best friends, sisters, mothers, and female coworkers. This day focuses on honoring female friendships and support networks. In addition, October 1 has also become known as National Girlfriend Day in social media and various websites, but this date centers on romantic relationships between partners, encouraging boyfriends and girlfriends to celebrate their love and affection. So, National Girlfriend Day is observed on:
- August 1: Celebrating female friendships and non-romantic bonds.
- October 1: Celebrating romantic girlfriends and partners.
Both days are recognized but for slightly different contexts of the term "girlfriend".
