Countdown
Days until Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on February 14 as a celebration of love, friendship, and romance across the United States. Countdown to Valentine's Day.
Time remaining
5 months, 17 days remaining (169 total days).
Anchor date: Friday, February 14, 2025 · next occurrence resolved automatically
Valentine's Day is in 0 years, 5 months, and 17 days (169 total days) — next date Sunday, February 14, 2027.
Quick facts
- Date
- February 14 annually
- Significance
- Celebration of romantic love, friendship, and appreciation
- Traditional gifts
- Greeting cards, chocolates, flowers, and romantic dinners
- Historical origin
- Feast day of Saint Valentine established in 496 AD by Pope Gelasius I
- US economic impact
- Over $25 billion spent annually on cards, dining, and gifts (NRF)
How we calculate
Remaining time targets the next occurrence of this date (fixed calendar day or holiday rule), then breaks the gap into years, months, days, and a live HMS clock.
Anchor ISO: 2025-02-14
· recurrence: yearly-fixed · day-level anchors use a noon local interpretation to avoid DST edge flips.
Timeline
- 496 AD Pope Gelasius I establishes Feast of Saint Valentine on February 14.
- 1840s Esther Howland creates first mass-produced American Valentine greeting cards.
- 1913 Hallmark Cards begins mass distribution of Valentine's cards nationwide.
- Every Feb 14 Celebrated nationwide with greeting cards, flowers, and romantic dining.
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FAQ
When is Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day is always on February 14 every year.
Is Valentine's Day a federal holiday?
No, banks, government offices, and schools remain open on Valentine's Day.
What day of the week is Valentine's Day in 2026?
In 2026, February 14 falls on a Saturday.
Who was Saint Valentine?
Saint Valentine was a 3rd-century Roman priest commemorated for performing secret marriages for Roman soldiers.