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Valentine's Day Countdown 2027

Sunday, February 14, 2027

Starts at 12:00 AM in your time zone

142 days to go until Valentine's Day 2027

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About Valentine's Day

How many days until Valentine's Day 2027?

Valentine's Day 2027 is on Sunday, February 14, 2027. That is 142 days from today.

Valentine's Day dates

YearDateDay
2027February 14Sunday
2028February 14Monday
2029February 14Wednesday
2030February 14Thursday
2031February 14Friday

About Valentine's Day

February 14, the day for love and friendship.

Also known as: Saint Valentine's Day, Valentines Day, Feast of Saint Valentine

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 in many countries around the world. It is named after Saint Valentine and has been linked with romantic love since the Middle Ages.

Couples exchange cards, flowers and chocolates, and many people celebrate friendship too. In Japan and South Korea, White Day on March 14 is the return-gift day.

Origins & communities

Historical roots
Valentine's Day combines traditions associated with Christian martyrs named Valentine and the later idea of romantic love that developed in medieval Europe.
Communities & traditions
It is now mainly a secular celebration of love and friendship in many countries, with locally adapted customs in Europe, the Americas, Asia and beyond.

Traditions

  • Valentine cards and love notes
  • Roses and chocolates
  • Romantic dinners
  • Galentine's celebrations with friends

Valentine's Day Around the World

These examples cover major regional and diaspora traditions. They are representative, not an exhaustive list of every country or community that observes Valentine's Day; customs can also vary within a country.

United States, United Kingdom, Canada & Australia

Couples exchange cards, flowers and chocolates, and restaurants book up weeks in advance.

Japan & South Korea

Women traditionally give chocolate on February 14, and men return the gesture on White Day, March 14.

India & South Asia

Urban celebrations often include cards, flowers and a commercial Valentine's Week, while participation and attitudes vary widely by community.

Finland & Estonia

February 14 is commonly framed as a day of friendship as well as romance, with cards and small gifts exchanged among friends.

Philippines

Flowers, gifts and dinners are common, and some cities or organizations hold large community or civil wedding ceremonies around February 14.

Latin America

Many countries celebrate love and friendship on February 14, sometimes extending the emphasis beyond couples to friends and family.

Brazil

Brazil's main romantic celebration is Dia dos Namorados on June 12, so this February 14 countdown does not represent the country's principal local date.

When does Valentine's Day 2027 start around the world?

Valentine's Day begins at 12:00 AM local time, so it reaches the islands of Kiribati first and Hawaii last. Here is when it starts in major cities, and what time that is for you.

CityStarts (UTC)Your time
Kiritimati, KiribatiFeb 13, 10:00 UTC—
AucklandFeb 13, 11:00 UTC—
SydneyFeb 13, 13:00 UTC—
TokyoFeb 13, 15:00 UTC—
ManilaFeb 13, 16:00 UTC—
SingaporeFeb 13, 16:00 UTC—
Ho Chi Minh CityFeb 13, 17:00 UTC—
Mumbai & New DelhiFeb 13, 18:30 UTC—
DubaiFeb 13, 20:00 UTC—
Berlin & ParisFeb 13, 23:00 UTC—
LondonFeb 14, 00:00 UTC—
São PauloFeb 14, 03:00 UTC—
New York & TorontoFeb 14, 05:00 UTC—
ChicagoFeb 14, 06:00 UTC—
Los Angeles & VancouverFeb 14, 08:00 UTC—
HonoluluFeb 14, 10:00 UTC—

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days until Valentine's Day?

There are 142 days until Valentine's Day 2027, which is on Sunday, February 14, 2027. The live countdown on this page updates every second.

When is Valentine's Day 2028?

Valentine's Day 2028 is on Monday, February 14, 2028.

Is Valentine's Day a public holiday?

No. Valentine's Day is not a public holiday in any major country, although it is widely celebrated.

Is Valentine's Day always on February 14?

Yes, Valentine's Day falls on February 14 every year.