How many days until Valentine's Day?
About Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. Through later folk traditions, it has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love.
Modern Valentine's Day traditions include exchanging greeting cards (known as 'valentines'), chocolates, flowers (especially roses), and jewelry. The day is one of the most commercially significant holidays, with billions spent annually on gifts and dining.
When is Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day 2027
Sunday, February 14, 2027
Valentine's Day 2028
Monday, February 14, 2028
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Valentine's Day on February 14?
The date is traditionally associated with the feast day of Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century Roman saint. The romantic associations began in the 14th century with Geoffrey Chaucer's poetry.
How did Valentine's Day become a romantic holiday?
The romantic tradition dates back to medieval Europe, where February 14 was believed to be the beginning of birds' mating season. Chaucer's 'Parliament of Fowls' (1382) is one of the earliest literary references linking Valentine's Day with romantic love.
How many days until Valentine's Day?
There are 216 days until Valentine's Day (Sunday, February 14, 2027).
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