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What Is Galentine's Day? Here's How the Parks and Recreation Holiday Came to Be (and Fun Ways to Celebrate It with Your Favorite Ladies!)
February 13, 2025
Alexandra Schonfeld & Samantha Stutsman, People.com
Galentine's Day, the day of "uteruses before duderuses" and "ovaries before brovaries," originated on NBC's popular sitcom Parks and Recreation.
Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, first introduced viewers to Galentine's Day — a holiday she created — during a season 2 episode aired in 2010. The annual celebration, which takes place on Feb. 13, recognizes and honors female friendships ahead of Valentine's Day.
As Leslie put it, Galentine's Day is a time to "kick it" with gal pals — whether that's over mimosas at brunch or espresso martinis at happy hour.
Off-screen, the concept of Galentine's Day has caught on and become a holiday celebrated by many, including the Parks and Recreation cast themselves. Poehler and her costars, including Rashida Jones and Kathryn Hahn, have previously reunited "for the best day of the year."
So what is Galentine's Day? Here's everything to know about the TV-created holiday and how to observe it.