Galentine's Day Ideas: 30 Ways to Celebrate Your Best Friends

October 7, 2026

Galentine's Day on 13 February is all about celebrating your friends.

Here are ideas for a night in, a day out, gifts and what to write in the card.

Nights in

Pamper night with face masks
Rom-com marathon
Pizza and prosecco
Cocktail making. Recipes: Classic cocktail recipes
Craft night
Games night. Ideas: Phone party games

Days out

Bottomless brunch
Afternoon tea. View guide
Spa day. Gifts: Spa day gifts
Pottery painting
Escape room
Comedy night

Gift ideas

Matching friendship bracelets
A framed photo of you both
A candle
Personalised gift. Ideas: Personalised gifts
Chocolate

Card messages

Happy Galentine's to my favourite human.
Who needs a Valentine when I've got you?
Thanks for being my person.
Friends like you are rarer than a quiet group chat.

Key things to remember

Make it a yearly tradition.
Invite friends who might be on their own around Valentine's.

Frequently asked questions

When is Galentine's Day?

13 February, the day before Valentine's Day.

What do you do on Galentine's Day?

Brunch, a pamper night, a film marathon or a day out with friends.

What is a good example of galentine's Day ideas?

"Pamper night with face masks" is one of 21 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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