Days Until Valentine's Day
Live countdown to Valentine's Day — February 14.
How Many Days Until Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 every year. The countdown above updates every second, showing the exact time remaining until midnight on February 14 in your local time zone. Whether you are planning a romantic dinner, ordering flowers, or just curious how long until the big day, this page gives you the precise answer.
Valentine's Day Dates by Year
- Valentine's Day 2026 — Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Valentine's Day 2027 — Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Valentine's Day 2028 — Monday, February 14, 2028
The History of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is observed on February 14 and is dedicated to love and affection. Its origins blend Christian and older Roman traditions: the day honors one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine, while it also overlaps with the timing of the Roman festival of Lupercalia. The romantic associations grew in the Middle Ages, encouraged by poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer, who linked mid-February with the mating season of birds.
By the 18th century, exchanging handwritten notes had become popular, and mass-produced "valentine" cards followed in the 19th century. Today the day is marked with cards, flowers — especially red roses — chocolates, and romantic dinners, and in many places it has widened to celebrate friendship and family affection too. Since February 14 is a fixed date, only the day of the week changes from year to year, so the countdown simply tracks the days until the next February 14.