Your Ultimate Guide to Galentine's Day

Feb 12, 2021 · 2 min read

Galentine’s Day. It’s pretty much the only good fake holiday on the calendar.

We know Valentine’s Day can be a bit OTT, especially if you’re not all loved up or one for romance. The good news is, not everything in February is all about that special someone. Say hello to Galentine’s Day.

Galentine's Day

What is Galentine’s Day?

According to Urban Dictionary, Galentine’s Day is celebrated the day before (ahem) Valentine’s Day. It’s about celebrating the love you have for your Female Family, whether they’re single or not. In other words, it’s all about showering your girls with a little bit more love than you normally would and bringing all those good bestie vibes. We’re here for it.

Related: Celebrating Valentine's Day When You're Single

When is Galentine’s Day?

Galentine’s Day falls on 13th February, the day before Valentine’s Day. So, if you’re not one for romance, Galentine’s is probably your best bet. Besides, you don’t need to be Lounging with your S.O to feel all the love.

Does this mean I need to buy presents for my besties?

Maybe, but it doesn’t mean you have to. If you’re one for gifting, of course we have everything you need to make Galentine’s Day full of Lounge love.

Explore our Gift Guide below to find the perfect gift for your bestie this Galentine's.

How to Celebrate Galentine's Day

First thing’s first, Galentine’s Day doesn’t have to be celebrated the way V-Day is. It’s fine to switch it up a little bit. We’re not complaining.

For obvious reasons, we might not be able to celebrate the day as we would have liked so the boujie restaurants and bottomless brunches will have to be put on pause, but there’s still a lot you can do to shower your besties with TLC.

1. Host a Galentine’s Brunch Over Zoom

2. Send your Besties a Treat Box

3. Throw a Virtual Pyjama Party

4. Send your Besties a Galentine’s Day Card

5. Have a Cocktail Night over Zoom

6. Have a Secret Gift Exchange and mail your gifts

Remember, Galentine’s is a celebration of friendship so it’s important you show your besties some love, not just the romantic relationships that may come and go. Your Female Family will always be there for you, no matter what. Now that’s what you call Lounge love at its finest, girls.

Galentine's Day Gifts

Treat your girl gang to an underwear drawer refresh this Galentine's. Whether she's a luxe kind of girl or likes to take it back to basics, we have everything you need to spoil her like the true bestie she is. She can even wear her new underwear garms as outerwear if she likes to push the boat out a bit.