How many days until Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 14, 2026. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, February 14, 2027.
Valentine's Day is always February 14, the feast day of Saint Valentine.
Valentine's Day is a celebration of love and friendship marked with cards, flowers, chocolates and dinners out. Popular restaurants book up weeks ahead and florists raise prices as the date nears, so a countdown is a quiet reminder to plan before the rush. Schools often hold card exchanges, and many people now mark the day with friends too, sometimes called Galentine's Day on February 13.
Valentine's Day in the next five years
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 14 | Saturday |
| 2027 | February 14 | Sunday |
| 2028 | February 14 | Monday |
| 2029 | February 14 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | February 14 | Thursday |
Facts about Valentine's Day
- The day takes its name from Saint Valentine, a third-century Roman martyr.
- Linking the day with romantic love is often traced to Geoffrey Chaucer's poetry in the late 1300s.
Frequently asked questions
- Who was Saint Valentine?
- Several early Christian martyrs shared the name. Medieval writers, including Chaucer, first linked the feast day with romantic love.
- Why are roses given on Valentine's Day?
- Red roses have symbolized love since Victorian times, when flowers were used to send coded messages.
- Is Valentine's Day a day off work?
- No. It is a cultural celebration, not a public holiday, so businesses and schools stay open.
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