About Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day falls on February 14 every year, and this live Valentine's countdown tells you exactly how many days are left to book the restaurant, order the flowers and write the card. Consider it a friendly insurance policy against the classic last-minute petrol-station bouquet.
The day honors St. Valentine, a 3rd-century Roman priest associated with secret weddings, though the romantic tradition really took off in the Middle Ages when Geoffrey Chaucer linked the date to birds choosing their mates. Handwritten valentines flourished in the 1700s, and today around a billion cards are exchanged worldwide each February — second only to Christmas.
Modern Valentine's Day goes beyond couples: friends mark "Galentine's Day" on February 13, schoolchildren swap cards, and in Japan women give chocolate on February 14 while men reciprocate on White Day, March 14. However you celebrate, the countdown above keeps the date front of mind — and rolls over to next year automatically once the day has passed.
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Sunday, February 14, 2027next |
| 2028 | Monday, February 14, 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday, February 14, 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday, February 14, 2030 |
| 2031 | Friday, February 14, 2031 |
FAQ
How many days until Valentine's Day?
The live counter above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining until February 14 in your timezone.
What day is Valentine's Day 2027?
Valentine's Day 2027 falls on Sunday, February 14, 2027 — a weekend date night.
Who was St. Valentine?
A 3rd-century Roman priest, by legend martyred for performing forbidden marriages for soldiers — his feast day on February 14 became associated with romantic love.
What are popular Valentine's gifts?
Flowers (especially red roses), chocolate, jewelry, handwritten cards and dinner reservations top the list nearly everywhere.