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National Girlfriends Day 2023: Date, history, significance and how to celebrate the day

Updated on: Jul 31, 2023, 19:50:37 IST
Know date, history, significance and how to celebrate National Girlfriend Day 2023. (Pexels)
Know date, history, significance and how to celebrate National Girlfriend Day 2023. (Pexels)
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National Girlfriends Day falls on August 1. Find out all about the history, significance and ways to celebrate the day inside.

National Girlfriends Day is marked on August 1 with much pomp by people in committed romantic relationships. The day honours the special women in our lives who bring joy, happiness and love with their unwavering support and healthy companionship. People celebrate the day by showering their girlfriends with unconditional love, planning surprises, pampering them with meaningful gifts, and more. Scroll through to learn all about the history, significance, and how to celebrate this day.

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When is National Girlfriends Day:

As mentioned above, National Girlfriends Day is marked annually on August 1.

National Girlfriends Day History and Significance:

The exact origin of National Girlfriend Day is not well-documented, as it emerged through social media platforms and the conscious efforts of people to make their romantic partners feel special. This annual observance motivates people to celebrate the significant bond shared with their girlfriends. People express their heartfelt appreciation by showering their partners with affectionate gestures, thoughtful gifts and acts of kindness. People generally mark Girlfriends Day with their romantic partners. However, you can also honour and celebrate your girl best friends or soulmates. Basically, recognise the remarkable women who stand beside you in difficult times and offer their unwavering encouragement.

National Girlfriends Day Celebrations:

 
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Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.

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