What date is Valentine's Day?

14 February, every year. This countdown always targets the next upcoming 14 February.

Why is it called Valentine's Day?

The day is named for Saint Valentine; the romantic tradition grew through Chaucer-era poetry and 18th-century handmade cards, and became the modern gift-and-dinner holiday in the 19th century with mass-produced valentines.

Does it keep working after Valentine's Day?

Yes. On 15 February it starts counting down to next year's Valentine's Day.

How Many Days Until Valentine's Day?

A live countdown to February 14 — Valentine's Day — in days, hours, minutes and seconds.

Valentine's Day — February 14

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Counting down to February 14

Valentine's Day falls on 14 February every year — the day of cards, flowers, chocolates and dinner reservations that book out weeks ahead. This counter shows the full days remaining, then the live hours, minutes and seconds melting away underneath, using your own device clock so it is exact wherever you are. When February 14 arrives it rolls over and starts counting to next year's Valentine's Day automatically.

Planning around it? Gift orders, restaurant bookings and card deadlines all move with the date — and if you are counting to an anniversary or a date of your own, build it with Days Until Any Date.

How Many Days Until Valentine's Day?

Counting down to February 14

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