Romantic partners come and go, but friends are forever.

National Girlfriend Day arrives this week, but unlike National Boyfriend Day, this pseudo-holiday is not just for the lovebirds. Instead, it honors female friendships as the day is intended for women to support other women, per National Today.

Here’s what you should know about National Girlfriend Day 2025.

When is National Girlfriend Day?

National Girlfriend Day is Friday, Aug.1.

What is National Girlfriend Day?

According to National Today, National Girlfriend Day is a “time to honor your ‘ride or die’ crew of homegirls.” It’s unclear who started the quasi-holiday or when it began, but the site states that the day is intended for “gal pals to express gratitude to each other.”

But just because the day was created to celebrate female friendships, that doesn’t mean boyfriends can’t celebrate the special women in their lives. Whether romantic or platonic, you can still express love and appreciation to the ladies in your life on National Girlfriend Day, AwarenessDays.com adds.

When is National Boyfriend Day?

National Boyfriend Day occurs annually on Oct. 3, which is also a Friday this year.

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