Okay, so National Girlfriends Day. Honestly? I didn’t even know it was a thing until like two years ago when my best friend sent me this meme that said, “You’re stuck with me, loser – Happy Girlfriend Day.” I thought she was joking. Turns out she wasn’t. It’s a legit day. August 1st. And this year (2025), it’s on a Friday — which kinda feels like a cosmic nudge to do something fun instead of just doomscrolling and eating noodles in bed. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
But yeah, National Girlfriends Day… It’s not just about couples. That’s what I messed up the first time. I thought it was like Valentine’s Day-lite, so I didn’t even text my besties. Big mistake. Felt kinda guilty later when one of them said, “Wait, I thought you forgot me.” Ouch. It’s about the girls in your life who’ve seen you cry over bad eyebrows and worse exes. It’s weirdly comforting that a whole day exists just to say, “Hey. Thanks for not giving up on me when I was being the worst.”
So yeah, Happy Girlfriend Day 2025, I guess. I’m still figuring out how to show up for people properly — but this day? It’s a reminder to at least try.
2. When Is National Girlfriends Day & History
Okay. So… when is National Girlfriends Day 2025? That’s the question, right? It’s August 1st. Friday, I think. You’d think I’d remember it after missing it last year (don’t ask), but dates are slippery like that — they sneak up on you like texts from people you’re trying to ghost but can’t.
Anyway, August 1st is the “official” date. You Google it, and boom — National Girlfriends Day. Except… it gets weird. Because I swear someone told me once it was in February? Like, February 13th. Right before Valentine’s Day. And I’m sitting there like, wait… isn’t that Galentine’s Day or something? Or did someone just make that up to justify eating chocolate alone? I don’t know. People celebrate all kinds of things now. National Pizza Day. Hug Your Cat Day. National Ex-Girlfriend Day… yeah, that’s apparently real too, which… who came up with that and why?
But back to August 1st. From what I’ve read (aka skimmed while lying on the floor), National Girlfriends Day isn’t even something with deep history or anything official. Like, it’s not a federal holiday or whatever. Some website called National Today or one of those “every day is a day” calendars started it. I think it was supposed to be about appreciating your girl friends, not just your girlfriends. Like your ride-or-die, show-up-at-midnight kind of friends. But somewhere along the line, the romantic crowd hijacked it. Not complaining. Just… noting.
Also, heads up: National Boyfriend Day? That’s in October. October 3rd, to be exact. Because apparently guys need their own thing too. And someone somewhere (probably a Leo) decided we needed a “National Boyfriend and Girlfriend Day” too. Which I guess is… both romantic and confusing?
Idk. None of this is regulated. It just exists. Like daylight saving time and those tiny spoons in ice cream shops.
But yeah. If you’re wondering when National Girlfriends Day 2025 is, it is August 1st. Friday. Don’t forget. Or do. But just… maybe don’t.
Read More: International Friendship Day 2025.
3. Difference Between National Boyfriend Day & Girlfriend Day
Okay, so… National Boyfriend Day and National Girlfriends Day — yeah, people get confused. I did too. Like, one year, I bought cupcakes for myself on October 3rd because I thought that was Girlfriends Day. Nope. That’s for the boyfriends. I literally celebrated the wrong day. Alone. With red velvet. Felt kinda dumb. But they were good, so… whatever.
Anyway. National Girlfriends Day is August 1st. Always. It’s more about celebrating your female friends — like your besties, your ride-or-die girls, even your mom if she’s your girl. Romantic girlfriends, too, yeah, but it’s not just about relationships. It’s more “we cried on the bathroom floor together and shared fries” energy.
National Boyfriend Day 2025? That’s on October 3. Mark it. Tattoo it. Don’t mix them up like I did. That one’s more relationship-focused. Like “I bought you socks and a gaming mousepad because you exist” kind of deal.
Now, people also ask, “Is there a National Boyfriend and Girlfriend Day?” Honestly? Idk. Maybe? I think people just mash them together when they’re lazy. But technically, nope — they’re two separate days. Don’t combine them unless you wanna argue about it on Instagram later. Trust me.
Also — don’t ask me about National Ex-Girlfriend Day. That’s just messy, and you don’t want that smoke.
So yeah, short version:
- National Girlfriends Day = August 1
- National Boyfriend Day 2025 = October 3
Different vibes. Different people. Don’t screw it up. Especially if your partner’s into that holiday stuff. You’ve been warned.
4. Gift Ideas for National Girlfriends Day
Okay. So… gifts.
Every time National Girlfriends Day rolls around (August 1st, by the way), I panic. I either forget it entirely or I overthink it so hard that I end up doing nothing, which is worse. Once, I literally gave my girlfriend a half-used candle because it “smelled nostalgic.” It did not. It smelled like burnt anxiety.
So if you’re also spiraling about what the heck to give someone on National Girlfriends Day, here’s some stuff that’s actually worked for me or people I know — split into categories because I’m trying to be useful for once.
DIY Gifts (a.k.a. “I’m broke but I care”)
Listen. A playlist still hits. If someone sends me a bunch of songs that remind them of us — even if there’s a dumb Nickelback one in there — I melt. Also:
- Make a little scrapbook if you’re feeling sentimental (or chaotic).
- Bake something. Even if it flops. (Once burned cookies = best inside joke ever.)
- Handwritten letter. I know, old-school. But if you write like you mean it, it’ll work better than anything on Amazon.
Experience Gifts (a.k.a. “I want to make memories, not more clutter”)
One time, I booked a sushi-making class for us through this site — I think it was Cozymeal or something? We sucked at it, laughed so much, and ended up covered in rice. 10/10.
Some other non-lame ideas:
- Picnic at a weird spot (like a rooftop or somewhere that’s technically not legal but vibey).
- Movie night with a twist — you both dress up as characters and stay in.
- Massage swap night. No explanation needed. (But light candles, you animal.)
These are the kinda gifts for National Girlfriends Day that don’t end up in a donation box.
Purchasable Gifts (a.k.a. “I have money and Amazon Prime”)
If you’ve got the cash (lucky you), go for:
- Personalized jewelry that’s not cringe (like Morse code bracelets or those custom name things that aren’t neon pink).
- A hoodie that’s way too big. Bonus: it’s actually for you because she’ll “borrow” it.
- A book with notes scribbled in the margins. Real ones know.
Oh, and if you’re last-minute (aren’t we all?), digital stuff like a Spotify gift card or Airbnb voucher works. Just don’t act like you planned it.
Anyway, I don’t know the “best girlfriend day gifts 2025” or whatever Google says. But I do know this: it’s not about what you give, it’s about how unhinged and honest you are when you give it. Or at least… that’s what I tell myself to sleep at night.
5. Message & Quote Ideas
Okay. So.
National Girlfriends Day messages — yeah, that thing.
I didn’t even know it was a “thing” until last year when my phone lit up at midnight with a cheesy Canva-made story from a friend that just said,
“Happy national girlfriends day ❤️”
And I panicked because I hadn’t sent anything. Nothing. Not even a meme.
Which is stupid because I literally adore my best friend. She’s the kind of person who sends voice notes at 2 AM just to remind me that I’m not a total failure when I cry over dumb things like burnt toast.
So yeah. I felt like a jerk.
Anyway, this year, I’ve decided I’m doing it right.
No fake Pinterest quotes. No recycled Instagram captions.
Just… stuff that sounds like me, you know?
💌 For the ride-or-die bestie:
“You’ve seen me cry, spiral, laugh, spiral again, and still didn’t block me. You deserve cake and peace and like… a Nobel Prize or something. Happy Girlfriend Day 2025, you lunatic. I love you.”
“If I had to go to war with someone, I’d pick you. You’d probably bring snacks and accidentally start a side hustle in the trenches. Never change.”
💘 For the person you’re kinda-sorta-totally in love with:
“Hey. Happy national girlfriends day. I’m not great with words but I just… I like you. More than coffee. And I really like coffee. So yeah.”
“You make everything less awful. Like, life’s still a mess — but a prettier mess. I hope that counts for something.”
“Not to get all emotional and weird but like… your laugh is my favorite sound. Okay bye.”
😏 For when you wanna be a little funny, a little annoying:
“You: The only human I willingly answer texts from. Congrats.”
“Thanks for not judging me when I eat cheese slices straight from the fridge. That’s love.”
💬 WhatsApp status ideas (because we all peek 👀):
- “If you have a girlfriend who listens, gossips, and reminds you to hydrate — keep her. It’s cheaper than therapy.”
- “Happy Girlfriend Day to the real ones who send screenshots and know what ‘he liked my story’ means.”
- “If you’re lucky enough to have one solid girlfriend, you’re rich. Protect that.”
I don’t know, man.
Maybe words don’t fix everything. Maybe they’re just little sticky notes on the chaos of life.
But if you’re thinking of someone right now — text them.
Even if it’s messy. Even if it’s late.
Because silence doesn’t say what you really feel.
And this random holiday?
Maybe it’s just the excuse we need.
Happy Girlfriend Day 2025.
Say it before you forget.
6. Celebrating with an Ex
Okay, so, about this National ex Girlfriend Day thing — like, does that really exist? Apparently, yeah, it does. I found it randomly scrolling through Instagram one year ago, sandwiched between a “Take Me Back” vacation pic and some dude posting gym selfies with cryptic captions. Typical. And it hit me like… wait, should I text her?
I didn’t. I mean, I almost did. Twice. You know that stupid feeling? Like, it’s 2 a.m., your brain’s doing that thing where it replays one random good memory on a loop — her laugh, that hoodie she always stole, the way she’d say “idiot” but still make it sound affectionate. And I guess that’s what celebrating ex girlfriend day is for? A day to… I don’t know, sit in your feelings for a minute?
But like — what are you celebrating? The break-up? The closure you pretend you’ve made peace with? It’s weird. Some people post thank-you notes like, “thanks for the lessons.” I kinda hate those. They feel fake. But also, maybe they’re not. Maybe some folks really grow from that mess.
Me? I just… put on that playlist. The one I should’ve deleted. Sat on the floor. Let it ache a little. Didn’t text. Didn’t stalk. Just let it pass.
So yeah, National ex Girlfriend Day — I guess it’s a thing. Or maybe it’s just a reminder that hearts are dumb.
7. Conclusion & Call to Action
Okay, so… I don’t even know if this matters to anyone but—National Girlfriends Day kinda hit me weird this year. Like, it’s supposed to be sweet, right? You post something cute, maybe buy a dumb little gift, send a quote you found online that almost feels personal, even though a million people shared it first.
But I was sitting there scrolling, and I just kept thinking about all the different kinds of “girlfriends” I’ve had. Not just the romantic ones (though… yikes, we’ll skip that drama), but like—my best friend from high school, who I haven’t spoken to in years because one awkward fight spiraled. My college roommate who knew my weirdest snacks and my worst days. My sister, actually. She’s been more of a girlfriend to me than most of my exes.
So yeah. National Girlfriends Day isn’t just “yay hearts and flowers” for me. It kinda makes me think. And maybe that’s the point?
Anyway. If you’ve got a story—good, weird, painful, I don’t care—drop it below. Like, maybe say something you never got to say. Or don’t. I just hope this day meant something to you, too.