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Why Valentine's Day is on February 14

February 14 has been linked to romance since at least Chaucer in the 1380s, who tied St Valentine's feast day to the season birds choose their mates. The saint himself — a 3rd-century Roman martyr — has only a legendary connection to lovers. What is real: over a billion cards exchanged worldwide each year, making it the second-biggest card-sending occasion after Christmas.

Planning ahead

Valentine's Day punishes procrastination more than any other date on this list. Restaurant tables for February 14 fill two to three weeks out (many switch to fixed menus), florists' delivery slots sell through days ahead — and flower prices peak in the final week, with roses often 50–100% above their January price. Ordering by the first week of February beats both problems.

About this countdown

Valentine's Day falls on February 14 each year. This page counts whole days from today (in your timezone) to the next Valentine's Day, and updates automatically. Need the gap between any two dates instead? Use the full Age Calculator.

FAQ

When is Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day falls on February 14 each year.

How many days until Valentine's Day?

This page shows the exact number of days remaining until the next Valentine's Day, and it updates automatically each day.

Why do flowers cost more on Valentine's Day?

Demand for red roses concentrates on a single February day when they must be grown in heated greenhouses or flown in from the southern hemisphere — growers and airlines price accordingly. Buying any other flower, or any other week, is dramatically cheaper.

Is Valentine's Day the same date everywhere?

The February 14 date is used worldwide, but some countries add their own: Brazil celebrates Dia dos Namorados on June 12, and in Japan women give chocolate on February 14 while men reciprocate on "White Day", March 14.

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