Valentine’s Day 2027 falls on Sunday, February 14, 2027. It is not a federal holiday. It is also Super Bowl Sunday — Super Bowl LXI is played that evening at SoFi Stadium — and the first Sunday of Lent.
Three observances on one date, from three unrelated authorities. Valentine’s Day is fixed to February 14.
The Super Bowl lands there because the 17-game NFL season and a two-week championship gap put it on the second Sunday of February.
And the first Sunday of Lent falls 42 days before Easter, which is unusually early in 2027 at March 28. The last Valentine’s Day Super Bowl was in 2021.
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When is Valentine’s Day 2027?
Valentine’s Day 2027 falls Sunday, February 14 — the same day as Super Bowl LXI and the first Sunday of Lent.
The date never moves.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
| Rule | Fixed date, February 14 |
| Federal holiday | No |
| Also falls on | Super Bowl LXI, first Sunday of Lent |
| Day of year | 45 of 365 |
| Related date | Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027 |
February 14, 2027 carries three observances
| Observance | Basis | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine’s Day | Fixed date | All day |
| First Sunday of Lent | 42 days before Easter | All day |
| Super Bowl LXI | NFL schedule | Evening, time to be announced |
For restaurants the collision is the practical story. Valentine’s Day is normally one of the strongest reservation evenings of the year and Super Bowl Sunday one of the strongest for takeaway and delivery.
In 2027 they are the same evening, and the two demand patterns pull in opposite directions.
Book earlier than usual if you want a table, and expect delivery windows to run long.
Valentine’s Day 2027 closures
Nothing closes for Valentine’s Day, in 2027 or any year.
| Institution | Sunday, February 14, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Federal offices | Closed, because it is a Sunday |
| Banks | Closed, because it is a Sunday |
| U.S. Postal Service | No delivery, because it is a Sunday |
| NYSE and Nasdaq | Closed, because it is a Sunday |
| Retail and grocery | Open, normal Sunday hours |
| Restaurants | Open, peak demand |
| Florists | Open, extended hours |
Everything on this list is shut because February 14, 2027 is a Sunday, not because it is Valentine’s Day.
Monday, February 15, 2027 is a federal holiday — Washington’s Birthday — but for entirely unrelated reasons.
That combination is worth noting for anyone posting a card or gift: there is no mail collection or delivery on Sunday, February 14 and none on Monday, February 15 either.
The last delivery day before Valentine’s Day 2027 is Saturday, February 13.
What Valentine’s Day commemorates
The day is named for Saint Valentine, though the historical record is thin and at least two and possibly three martyrs named Valentinus are associated with February 14.
The Catholic Church removed the feast from the General Roman Calendar in 1969 on the grounds that little is reliably known about him beyond the name and the burial date.
The romantic association is considerably later. It is generally traced to Geoffrey Chaucer’s Parlement of Foules in the 1380s, which links the date to birds choosing their mates, and the tradition of exchanging written valentines developed in England from the fifteenth century onward.
Key Figures and Economic Scale
- February 14: The annual global date for Valentine’s Day, originating from the Christian feast day honoring early Christian martyrs named Valentinus.
- ~$25–26 Billion: Total annual spending by U.S. consumers on Valentine’s Day gifts, dining, and activities according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), averaging approximately $185 to $195 per person participating.
- 145 Million Cards: Number of Valentine’s Day greeting cards exchanged annually in the United States (excluding classroom exchanges between children), making it the second-largest card-sending holiday after Christmas.
- 250 Million Roses: The volume of roses produced and harvested—predominantly imported to the U.S. from Colombia and Ecuador—specifically for the holiday week, with red roses accounting for over 65% of all stems sold.
- ~36 Million Heart-Shaped Boxes: The number of heart-shaped chocolate boxes purchased worldwide each February.
- 8 Billion Sweethearts: The number of tiny pastel candy conversation hearts manufactured annually by the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) and Spangler Candy Company, nearly all produced in the six weeks leading up to February 14.
Historical Milestones: From Martyr to Romance
Martyrdom of Saint Valentine – c. 269 CE
According to traditional legend, Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young men to build a stronger military. A Christian priest named Valentine defied the decree by performing secret marriages for young lovers. He was imprisoned and executed on February 14.
Papal Declaration & Lupercalia – 496 CE
Pope Gelasius I established February 14 as Saint Valentine’s Day. While long debated by historians, the feast day served in part to replace or Christianize the ancient Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia (celebrated February 13–15).
Chaucer Invents the Romantic Holiday – 1382
Valentine’s Day had no documented association with romantic love until English poet Geoffrey Chaucer wrote Parlement of Foules to honor King Richard II’s engagement, writing: “For this was on Seynt Valentynes day, / Whan every foul cometh ther to chese his mate.”
The Mother of the American Valentine – 1849
Esther Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts, began mass-producing elaborate lace-and-ribbon greeting cards in America. Her venture transformed handcrafted paper love tokens into a commercial industry, earning over $100,000 annually at its height.
First Heart-Shaped Chocolate Box – 1868
British chocolatier Richard Cadbury invented “eating chocolate” with improved cocoa butter extraction and began marketing decorated, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates designed to be saved as keepsake boxes once the sweets were finished.
Where the Money Goes
Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day has broadened significantly beyond romantic partners to include children, friends, coworkers, and pets:
| Category | Typical U.S. Annual Spend | Key Highlights |
| Jewelry | ~$5.5 – $6.0 Billion | Top spending category by dollar value; February 14 is consistently one of the top three days of the year for marriage proposals (~6 million couples get engaged). |
| Evening Out / Dining | ~$4.0 – $4.5 Billion | One of the busiest restaurant nights of the year alongside Mother’s Day and New Year’s Eve. |
| Flowers | ~$2.5 – $2.8 Billion | Roughly 35–40% of all holiday floral transactions, with air freight cargo flights surging out of South America in early February. |
| Candy & Chocolate | ~$2.2 – $2.5 Billion | Dominated by chocolate assortments and conversational sugar hearts. |
| Clothing & Apparel | ~$2.0 – $2.2 Billion | Lingerie, sleepwear, and themed apparel gifts. |
| Pet Gifts | ~$1.5 – $1.8 Billion | Rapidly growing segment; over 25% of Americans buy Valentine’s treats or toys for their dogs and cats. |
Global Variations & Alternative Traditions
- Japan & South Korea (Valentine’s & White Day): On February 14, women give chocolates to men—distinguishing between Giri-choco (“obligation chocolate” for male colleagues) and Honmei-choco (“true feeling chocolate” for romantic partners). Exactly one month later, on March 14 (White Day), men are expected to return gifts of white chocolate, candy, or jewelry worth two to three times the value received.
- Galentine’s Day (February 13): Originating from a 2010 episode of the comedy series Parks and Recreation, the unofficial holiday celebrates female friendship and has become a distinct retail and brunch tradition.
- Singles Awareness Day (February 15): Observed by single individuals as a humorous counter-holiday, characterized by self-care gifts, solo dining, or social gatherings with friends.
Valentine’s Day dates 2025 to 2032
| Year | February 14 falls on | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Friday | |
| 2026 | Saturday | |
| 2027 | Sunday | Super Bowl LXI, first Sunday of Lent |
| 2028 | Monday | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | |
| 2030 | Thursday | |
| 2031 | Friday | |
| 2032 | Saturday |
A fixed-date observance advances one weekday per year and two across a leap year, which is why 2028 skips Tuesday.
What Valentine’s Day 2027 is not
Valentine’s Day is not a federal holiday. It appears nowhere in 5 U.S.C. 6103 and closes nothing.
Because it falls on a Sunday in 2027, most institutions are closed anyway, for the weekend rather than the date.
It is not a moveable date. February 14 is fixed and does not shift for the weekend the way federal holidays do.
It is not the reason Monday, February 15, 2027 is a holiday. That is Washington’s Birthday, fixed to the third Monday in February.
It is not observed on February 14 everywhere. Several countries mark equivalent days on other dates, and Brazil’s Dia dos Namorados falls on June 12.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Valentine’s Day 2027?
Sunday, February 14, 2027. Valentine’s Day is fixed to February 14 and never moves. In 2027 it coincides with Super Bowl LXI and with the first Sunday of Lent.
Is Valentine’s Day 2027 a federal holiday?
No. Valentine’s Day is not listed in 5 U.S.C. 6103 and confers no closure or holiday pay. February 14, 2027 falls on a Sunday, so most offices and banks are closed for the weekend, and Monday, February 15 is closed for Washington’s Birthday — neither has anything to do with Valentine’s Day.
Is the Super Bowl on Valentine’s Day 2027?
Yes. Super Bowl LXI is played on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Kickoff time has not been announced. The two last coincided in 2021.
