It's the best day of the year.
Galentine's Day, the celebration of friendship one day before Valentine's Day, is observed each year on Feb. 13.
In the eternal words of "Parks and Recreation" star Leslie Knope, the character who invented the holiday: "February 14, Valentine's Day, is about celebrating romance. But February 13, Galentine's Day, is about celebrating lady friends."
Here's what to know about the friendship-loving holiday.
When is Galentine's Day?
Galentine's Day is observed Feb. 13. This year, it falls on Tuesday.
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What is Galentine's Day?
Galentine's Day, celebrated in the eponymous 2010 "Parks and Recreation" episode, is a holiday dedicated to friendship. In the episode, Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, invites several women out for breakfast to celebrate their bonds.
According to Knope, celebrations can include:
- Leaving your boyfriends and husbands at home.
- Kicking it breakfast-style.
- Ladies celebrating ladies.
When did Galentine's Day start?
Real-world celebrations of Galentine's Day grew from the "Parks and Recreation" episode, which aired Feb. 11, 2010.
Where to watch the 'Parks and Rec' 'Galentine's Day' episode
Subscribe to Peaco*ck, NBCUniversal's streaming platform, to watch all episodes of "Parks and Recreation."
"Galentine's Day" is season 2, episode 16.
Galentine's Day GIFs
Here are some more GIFs to celebrate the holiday:
