Galentine's Day (observance)

Galentine's Day is a non-official holiday celebrated on February 13th, the day before Valentine's Day. It is a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their female friends. The term was popularized by the television show Parks and Recreation, in which the character Leslie Knope celebrates Galentine's Day with her female friends, describing it as "Ladies celebrating ladies."

While the concept of celebrating female friendship pre-dates the television show, Parks and Recreation significantly contributed to the popularization and widespread adoption of Galentine's Day. Celebrations typically involve activities such as brunch, lunch, dinner, gift-giving, spa days, or other forms of social gatherings among female friends. The emphasis is on expressing appreciation and celebrating the bonds of friendship between women, independently of romantic relationships. It is often viewed as a positive alternative or complement to Valentine's Day. The observance has gained considerable traction in popular culture and is often promoted by businesses and media outlets.