That's why Galentine's Day is one of February's most important holidays.
On February 13, gather your girls and celebrate female friendship on Galentine's Day.
Never heard of it? Here's the sweet story behind the holiday.
In a 2010 episode of the TV show “Parks and Recreation,” Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) introduces her coworker to what she says is “the best day of the year,” aka Galentine’s Day.
“Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies,” Knope says.
Since then, Galentine’s Day has taken on a life of its own and become a holiday in its own right, complete with Galentine's Day gifts, greeting cards and fun festivities.
While Valentine's Day puts the focus on romance, Galentine's Day is all about celebrating the women in your life.
Whether you have a sweetheart or you're flying solo on V-Day, Galentine's Day reminds us that we are the loves of our own lives.
Show some love to your squad with these short, funny and sweet Galentine's Day Instagram captions.
Short Galentine's Day captions
Love is sweet. Friends are better.
Who needs Valentines when you have Galentines?
I love you a waffle lot!
Fries before guys.
Galentine’s for the rest of time.
You’re my best-tea.
Ladies celebrating ladies.
We came to slay on Galentine's Day.
You're the X to my O!
Heart eyes for my Galentines.
Who run the world? Girls.
Sip, sip, hurray for Galentine’s Day!
Girls rule the world.
Be my Galentine.
We aren't girls. We're legends.
On cloud 9 with my Galentines.
Anything you can do, girls can do better.
I love you a brunch!
Friends who slay together, stay together.
Galentines before valentines.
Love stinks. Let’s drink!
Hey, soul sisters!
All you need is love.
We're cuter than Cupid.
Girls just wanna have fun.
Funny Galentine's Day captions
Sisters before misters.
Chance made us friends. A stupid holiday made us Galentines.
On Galentine’s Day, we wear pink.
I'm still deciding who I should spend Valentine's Day with. It's either you or my other friends, Ben and Jerry.
“If there’s a law againstfriendship, then lock me up.” — Leslie Knope,“Parks and Recreation”
Because of you, I laugh a bit longer, cry a little less and feel zero guilt about pouring another glass. What are friends for?
You love shoes. I love shoes. Guess that makes us solemates.
Dear Cupid, send wine and chocolate.
It doesn't matter that we're not movie stars. What matters is that we look like we are.
Boys are whatever, friends are forever.
Ewe make me happy. Is that baaaaaa-d?
We put down our wine for this.
You had me at "Hello, do you want a margarita?"
The secret to a happy life? Good friends and a working corkscrew.
You’re the “she” to my “nanigans.”
Got a date for Valentine's Day? I do. It's Feb. 14.
There’s nothing better than a good friend…except a good friend with wine.
Not today, Cupid. Not today.
Take time to stop and smell the rosé.
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Keep the flowers. I’d rather have shoes.
More Galentine’s Day captions to celebrate your friends
Friends are like wine: the first thing you look for at the end of a long day.
Love, kisses, and Galentine’s wishes!
Roses are red, violets are blue, I’d rather spend Galentine’s Day with you.
You’ll always be my friend, gnome matter what.
A sweet friendship Galentine’s Day does make.
“If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends.” — Spice Girls, “Wannabe”
Friends may be separate in distance, but never in heart.
Friends are like stars. Even when you can’t see them, you know they’re there.
Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.
Good friends know all your stories. Galentines helped you write them.
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn
All the single ladies, put your hands up!
Gals are the pals we meet along the way.
I'll be there for you, 'cause you're there for me too.
The best way to have a Galentine is to be one.
Thank you for being a friend.
Friends are the family we choose.
“I do my hair toss, check my nails. Baby how you feelin’? Feeling good as hell!” — Lizzo, “Good as Hell”
After all this time, you’re still my Galentine.
Girlfriends are the family we meet along the way.
You’re the sister I got to pick.
Gal pals, now and always.
“Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates.” — “Sex and the City”
Gals that play together, stay together.
Friends are therapists you don’t have to pay.
I wish every day was Galentine’s Day.
No surprise. You’re my favorite.
Galentine’s Day is better when we’re together.
She believed she could, and she did — with a little help from her friends.
To the world you just might be one gal. But to this gal, you mean the world.
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Sarah Lemire
Sarah is a lifestyle and entertainment reporter for TODAY who covers holidays, celebrities and everything in between.
You'll always be my Galentine.There's nothing better than best friends.Except best friends with chocolate and wine.Making memories with you is my favorite thing to do.
You'll always be my Galentine.There's nothing better than best friends.Except best friends with chocolate and wine.Making memories with you is my favorite thing to do.
Galentine's Day is a play on Valentine's Day dedicated to celebrating a different kind of love - friendship. The unofficial holiday falls on Feb. 13, the day before Valentine's, and specifically encourages women to get together with their female friends and honor the power of female friendship.
To the incredible women who make life brighter, Happy Galentine's Day! Galentine's Day, Because girls just wanna have fun and celebrate with each other! Cheers to the strong, beautiful, and empowering women in my life. Happy Galentine's Day!
I hope your day is as amazing as you are.Keep shining and have a wonderful day!Sending you positive vibes and good energy to make this day amazing.Have a great day, my friend!
Fun Fact: Galentine's Day was created by Leslie Knope, the Parks and Recreation fictional main character. She invented the holiday as a tribute to her close girlfriends.
Just as one can be someone's valentine on Valentine's Day, so one can be a galentine on Galentine's Day, e.g., “Will you be my galentine?” As such, a galentine is a playful, affectionate term for a close friend.
Galentine's Day is a global holiday that celebrates women's friendship. Galentine's Day is typically marked as February 13, but can be observed any day. Galentine's Day events are typically all-female occasions of mutual "empowerment...a reminder for women to support and uplift one another."
Despite its name, anyone and everyone can celebrate Galentine's Day. At its gooey heart, Galentine's Day is a celebration of friendship and the people who stick by your side as romantic relationships come and go. That means you can celebrate with any and all friends, no matter their genders, orientations, etc.
Galentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 13th, where women come together to celebrate their close female friendships. If you're single this Valentine's Day, here are some ideas to spend the day with your other single friends to still spread the love.
You'll always be my Galentine. Love my besties so much. I stan for my Galentines. Roses are red, violets are blue, there's no one I'd rather spend Galentine's Day with than you.
"Wishing a day of pampering and love to an amazing friend this Galentine's Day." "You're not just a friend; you're my soul sister. Happy Galentine's Day!" "Your friendship is the gift that keeps on giving.
It's one of those things that has just embedded itself in popular culture, and it actually goes back to the Feb. 11, 2010, episode of "Parks and Rec" where Leslie Nope, Amy Poehler's character, is introducing Galentine's Day. It's this wonderful day where, you know, women celebrate women. They go out to brunch.
You always make me smile and laugh, and I'm so grateful for your friendship. You're an amazing friend and I'm so lucky to have you in my life. I'm wishing you lots of love and happiness this Valentine's Day. You're one of my favourite people and I'm so thankful for your friendship.
"Sending warm wishes to the friend who makes my heart smile.Happy Valentine's Day, and here's to many more years of laughter and love!" "Valentine's Day is a perfect time to express gratitude for the laughter, the memories, and the friendship we share. Happy Valentine's Day, dear friend!"
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