Valentine's Day countdown

Valentine's Day is always on February 14. In 2027, it falls on a Sunday. The live countdown below shows how many days and weeks are left until the next Valentine's Day, counted in calendar days from today.

How many days until Valentine's Day?

The number at the top is the answer for today. It counts whole calendar days, so tomorrow it is one lower, and on February 14 it says "It's today!". The day after Valentine's Day, the countdown starts again for the next year.

The weeks line answers the other common question, how many weeks until Valentine's Day. Six weeks or more is plenty of time. Under two weeks, anything that needs shipping or a reservation gets tight.

What day of the week is Valentine's Day?

February 14 moves one weekday each year, and two after a leap day. Here are the next five years:

A weekend Valentine's Day usually means more people go out on the same night. If you want a restaurant or a trip on February 13 or 14, 2027, book sooner than you would for a Wednesday.

When should you start planning for Valentine's Day?

Start about four to six weeks ahead if you want a reservation, a trip or anything personalized. A simple evening at home needs a few days. Use the countdown to see where you are:

Shipping and booking times differ by shop and city, so check them where you order. If you are looking for a gift, the Valentine's Day gifts for couples at CoupleGifts show personalized options that need that extra week. For the evening itself, browse these romantic date ideas.

How can you count down to Valentine's Day together?

A countdown can be part of the gift. Pick a start, such as 14 days or the week of February 7, and do one small thing each day. A few that cost little or nothing:

• A note a day: one sentence about something you like about your partner, left where they will find it.
• Photo countdown: send one photo from your time together each day, oldest first.
• Song a day: build a shared playlist, one song per day, and play it on February 14.
• Question a day: ask one question you have never asked before and talk about it over dinner.
• Envelopes: numbered envelopes with small surprises or date coupons, one opened per day.

Long distance? Send the notes and photos by message, and schedule a video call for the evening of the 14th. If you want to know how long you have been together by then, the relationship counter gives you the exact number of days for a note.

Do you have to celebrate Valentine's Day?

No. Some couples skip it, celebrate a day later when it is quieter, or keep their own dates instead, such as the day they met. Talk about it before the countdown gets short, so neither of you guesses. Friends often celebrate Galentine's Day on February 13, a custom that comes from the TV show Parks and Recreation.

If your own dates matter more to you, the anniversary calculator shows your next anniversary and round days, and relationship milestones has ideas for marking them.

Why is Valentine's Day on February 14?

February 14 is the feast day of Saint Valentine in the Christian calendar. The link to romantic love is usually traced to medieval England, where Geoffrey Chaucer wrote in the 14th century about birds choosing their mates on "Seynt Valentynes day". Exchanging cards and gifts became common much later.

How do you get a reminder before Valentine's Day?

Set a reminder a few weeks ahead, not on the day. LoveKeeper is a free anniversary tracker app for iPhone and Android: add February 14 once and choose reminders on the day or 1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 14 or 30 days before, as many as you like. It also counts down to your anniversary, birthdays and any other date. There is no account and no subscription. It has no chat, no sync between two phones and no home screen widget yet.

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