Valentine’s Week is almost around the corner, and people are gearing up to celebrate the month of love with gifts, surprises, and spending time with their loved ones. Partners, people in love, or those waiting for the opportune moment to pop the question to that potential someone they like are waiting for this special occasion to arrive. While Valentine’s Day falls on February 14, the excitement for the month of love begins in the first week leading up to the seven days of love starting from February 7.
These seven days of love are Rose Day (February 7), Propose Day (February 8), Chocolate Day (February 9), Teddy Day (February 10), Promise Day (February 11), Hug Day (February 12), and Kiss Day (February 13).
Each day of Valentine’s Week holds significance for lovers, which they celebrate by going on romantic dates, cooking their partner’s favorite dishes, enjoying each other’s hobbies, planning surprises, and more. While we all know the significance of February 14th, also known as Valentine’s Day, it is important to also know how to celebrate the seven days of Valentine’s Week with our partners.
Take a look at our cheat sheet below for all the days of Valentine’s Week, so you can have the best surprises ready for your partner.
Valentine’s Week 2024 Dates and Significance:
February 7 – Rose Day
Rose Day falls on February 7 annually. It is the first day of Valentine’s Week. On this day, couples exchange roses or send a bouquet to their loved ones. Flowers are a common way for people to mark this occasion by gifting someone they like or adore. While people generally gift their partners roses on this day, it shouldn’t stop you from surprising your love with a bouquet of their favorite flowers.
Different colours of roses hold a special meaning on this day. For instance, red signifies love, yellow signifies friendship, pink signifies appreciation and admiration, and more.
February 8 – Propose Day
Propose Day is the second day of Valentine’s Week. It falls on February 8. As the name suggests, it is the day for people to confess their feelings or pop the big question to their love interest – you can ask a potential partner to be your partner or to marry you. However, you should confirm with your partner that they want you to ask this question before jumping the gun and putting them in an awkward position.
February 9 – Chocolate Day
Chocolate Day is the third day and falls after Propose Day on February 9. On this day, people gift chocolates to their partner, crush or love interest. Some also prepare handmade chocolates or make an assortment of their partner’s favorite candies as gifts. In case your loved one doesn’t like sweets, you can give them their favorite snack as a present.
February 10 – Teddy Day
Teddy falls on February 10. It is the fourth day of the Valentine’s Week. People in love surprise their partners on this day by gifting them adorable plushies or teddy bears. According to tradition, a cuddly toy can help your partner relax or forget their worries as the present reminds them of your love.
February 11 – Promise Day
Promise Day falls on February 11. It is the fifth day of the Valentine’s Week. People make promises to love and cherish each other through thick and thin on Promise Day, strengthening their bond, being a cheerleader, and providing support in difficult situations. Their partner can see the intensity of their love for them through this promise or commitment.
February 12 – Hug Day
Hug Day is the sixth day of Valentine’s Week and falls on February 12. Receiving a hug from loved ones is a comforting gesture that helps remove all worries from one’s mind. Physical affection is a great way to express our feelings when language is not enough. Hug Day is a day when partners hug each other to comfort each other and pledge to be the light in each other’s darkest days.
February 13 – Kiss Day
Kiss Day is celebrated a day before Valentine’s Day. It falls on February 13. On this day, those who are in love seal their relationship with a kiss or demonstrate their love for their partner with this act of love.
February 14 – Valentine’s Day
Finally, Valentine’s Day is the last day of the Valentine’s Week. It falls on February 14. Couples celebrate special occasions by going out on dates, exchanging gifts, performing romantic gestures for each other, spending quality time together, preparing handmade gifts or surprises, and more.
So, how are you celebrating Valentine’s Week with your special someone? Comment below!
