when was national boyfriend day

National Boyfriend Day is celebrated annually on October 3rd. This unofficial event honors boyfriends and appreciates their role in relationships. It gained popularity around 2014 and became widely recognized through social media by 2016. The day is marked by celebrating boyfriends with gestures of love and appreciation, often including gifts, dates, or special outings. The 2025 observance falls on a Friday, October 3rd. This day can also be seen as a moment to appreciate male friends as well, not just romantic partners.