National Girlfriend Day has two dates celebrated for different reasons:
- August 1 is the original National Girlfriend Day, established in 2006, which celebrates the special bond and friendship between women, such as best friends, sisters, and co-workers. It is a day for women to support and appreciate each other.
- October 1 is also recognized as National Girlfriend Day on social media and by some websites in 2025, but this date primarily celebrates romantic girlfriends, encouraging partners to show love and care through gifts, acts of kindness, or spending quality time together.
So, National Girlfriend Day is celebrated on August 1 for platonic female friendships and on October 1 as a day for romantic relationships. Both days are celebrated but for different purposes.
