There are two recognized days called "International Girlfriend Day" or "National Girlfriend Day," each with a slightly different focus:
- August 1 is National Girlfriends Day, originally created to celebrate the deep bond of friendship between women, including female friends, sisters, and mothers. This day emphasizes female friendships and platonic relationships, although some also celebrate romantic girlfriends on this day.
- October 1 is also recognized as National Girlfriend Day but is more focused on celebrating romantic relationships with girlfriends. This day encourages boyfriends and partners to show appreciation and affection for their significant others. It is celebrated closely before National Boyfriend Day, which falls on October 3.
So, depending on the context, the international or national day for girlfriends can be either August 1 for female friendships or October 1 for romantic girlfriends.
