National Girlfriend Day is celebrated on two different dates with distinct meanings:
- August 1, 2025, is the original National Girlfriend Day according to the National Day Calendar. This day is primarily to celebrate friendship among women, including best friends, sisters, and mothers, focusing on the special bond of female friends. It is a day for women to honor their gal pals with activities like spa days, brunch, or girls' night out.
- October 1, 2025, is also recognized as National Girlfriend Day, especially on social media, but this version is more focused on romantic relationships, encouraging boyfriends or girlfriends to show love and care for their romantic partners. This day comes near National Boyfriend Day on October 3.
Thus, National Girlfriend Day on August 1 celebrates platonic female friendships, while the October 1 celebration centers on romantic girlfriends. Both days are observed in 2025.
