Galentine’s Day Ideas for 2026

Because Your Girlies Deserve Celebrating Too

Valentine’s Day gets all the attention, but let’s be honest, it’s your friendships that have carried you through break-ups, bad dates, and every major life moment.

Enter: Galentine’s Day.

A day (and night) dedicated to celebrating female friendship with good food, a few drinks, and zero pressure.

Whether you’re planning something low-key or going all out, this is your go-to guide to the best Galentine’s Day ideas for 2026, from nights out and weekends away to the ultimate cosy night in.

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Galentine’s Ideas Index

Jump to what suits your vibe:

• What Is Galentine’s Day?
• When Is Galentine’s Day 2026?
• Why Galentine’s Day Has Become So Popular?
• Galentine’s Day Ideas Out & About
• Galentine’s Day Ideas for a Weekend Away
• Galentine’s Day Ideas at Home
• Win the Ultimate Galentine’s Night In (Worth £250)
• Galentine’s Day Ideas Without Drinking
• Galentine’s Day Ideas on a Budget
• Pick Your Galentine’s Vibe
• Galentine’s Day for Long-Distance Friends
• Why Galentine’s Day Is Perfect for Brides, MOHs & Bridesmaids
• Modern Galentine’s Day Traditions
• Galentine’s Day FAQs

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What is Galentine’s Day?

Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating female friendships. Think brunches, pamper sessions, cosy nights in, and unapologetic quality time with your favourite people.

Popular with UK women in their late 20s and 30s, it’s the antidote to Valentine’s pressure – no expectations, just great company and even better vibes.

In short? It’s friendship-first and we’re obsessed.

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When is Galentine’s Day 2026?

Galentine’s Day is celebrated on Friday 13th February 2026 (elite timing, by the way).

A few drinks with the girls and no early alarm the next morning?! What’s not to love!

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Why Galentine’s Day Has Become So Popular?

Because modern friendships deserve modern celebrations.

Galentine’s Day has grown fast in the UK because:

• There’s way less pressure than Valentine’s
• It works whether you’re single, engaged, married, or “it’s complicated”
• It’s a genuine excuse to pause busy schedules and prioritise friendships

We’re also seeing brides-to-be use Galentine’s as a soft launch for hen party planning – a chilled way to get the group together before the chaos begins.

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Galentine’s Day Ideas Out & About

Want an excuse to dress up and drink cocktails? Galentine’s 2026 is a Friday, after all!

Bottomless Brunch

• Bottomless brunch is probably the classic Galentine’s activity. Prosecco, cocktails, good food… good times all round.

Posh Lunch

• Think wine bars, sharing plates, and “go on then, one more bottle”. Perfect if your group loves a polished vibe without committing to a full night out.

Cocktail Making & Night Out

• A fun, interactive way to kick off the evening before the chaos of the night out takes over.

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience

• Immersive, chaotic, and absolutely iconic. Read more about Alcotraz Prison Cocktails – the UK’s best interactive cocktail experience.

Escape Room & Drinks

• Available in pretty much every UK city, escape rooms are frantic, hilarious, and oddly bonding. Add drinks afterwards and you’ve got a winning Galentine’s combo.

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Galentine’s Day Ideas for a Weekend Away

If one night isn’t enough (and honestly, when is it?), Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for a mini getaway.

• City breaks packed with cocktails, brunch, and late check-outs
• Spa-led weekends with robes, pools, and prosecco (why not the Thermae Spa in Bath?)
• Countryside escapes with hot tubs, wine nights, and slow mornings
• European city getaways if you’re feeling spontaneous

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Galentine’s Day Ideas at Home

Staying in? Elite choice.

Here’s how to make it feel special without overthinking it:

• Cocktail night
• Matching pyjamas or colour themes
• Games like Who’s Most Likely To or Would You Rather
• Karaoke (apologies, neighbours!)
• How about a mini pamper session? Face masks, nails, etc.
• Rom-com marathons or nostalgic comfort films

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Win the Ultimate Galentine’s Night In (Worth £250)

If your Galentine’s vibe is cosy, chaotic, snacky and involves zero admin… we’ve got you.

We’re giving one lucky winner the Ultimate Galentine’s Night In — everything you need for a proper girls’ night at home (minus the group chat debating what takeaway to get).

What you’ll win

• Cocktail cans for 6
• £100 Deliveroo voucher
• £100 GoHen voucher (put it towards a future hen party or gift to a friend)
• Galentine’s it’s girl time game

Total prize value: £250.

How it works

• Hit Enter Giveaway
• Fill out your details (it takes less than a minute)
• Winner announced: Wednesday 4th February 2026

Enter the Galentine’s Night In Giveaway

No purchase necessary. UK residents only. 18+.

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Galentine’s Day Ideas Without Drinking

Galentine’s doesn’t have to revolve around alcohol… and these ideas prove it!

• Dessert crawl (brownies, churros, hot chocolate stops)
• Pottery, candle-making, or painting workshops
• Yoga followed by brunch
• Vision board night with snacks and playlists
• Craft night creating friendship scrapbooks or memory jars

Ideal if someone’s pregnant, cutting back, or just wants something different.

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Galentine’s Day Ideas on a Budget

Low cost doesn’t mean low effort.

• Potluck dinner with a dress code
• Games night with themed snacks
• Charity shop outfit challenge (winner chooses the takeaway)
• Movie night where everyone brings one nostalgic favourite
• Cook-the-same-recipe challenge at home

Proof that great Galentine’s nights don’t need big budgets.

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Pick Your Galentine’s Vibe

Not sure what to plan? Start with the energy:

• Cosy & Chill: pyjamas, films, face masks
• Main Character: cocktails, dressing up, karaoke
• Wholesome: walks, brunch, crafts
• Chaotic: escape rooms, immersive experiences, games

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Galentine’s Day for Long-Distance Friends

If your group’s split across cities (or countries), Galentine’s can still happen.

• Virtual cocktail or mocktail class
• Watch-party movie night
• Online quiz or games night
• Shared playlist & simultaneous takeaway

Different locations, same energy.

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Why Galentine’s Day Is the Perfect Moment for Brides, MOHs & Bridesmaids

As well as a great excuse for cocktails and catch-ups, Galentine’s is the perfect opp for 2026 and 2027 brides to get the wedding inner circle in the same room.

We’re seeing more and more groups use Galentine’s Day to:

• Finally bring the bridesmaids together in one place
• Talk through hen do ideas without the stress of “a planning meeting”
• Soft-launch hen party chats before the group WhatsApp goes feral
• Let the bride properly ask her maid of honour (yes, MOH proposals are very much a thing)

Think of it as a hen pre-hen. All the bonding, none of the pressure.

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Modern Galentine’s Day Traditions

There are no rules, but these traditions are popping up everywhere:

• Matching outfits or colour themes
• Shared playlists
• Annual Galentine’s nights that everyone books out early
• Games that reveal way too much

It’s giving “we’re doing this every year”.

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Galentine’s Day FAQs

Is Galentine’s Day only for single girls?

Absolutely not. It’s for anyone who values their friendships – relationship status irrelevant.

Can you celebrate Galentine’s Day if you’re in a relationship?

Of course! Galentine’s is about celebrating female friendship with your closest pals.

What are some easy Galentine’s Day ideas at home?

Cocktails, games, takeaway, karaoke, and a theme. Keep it simple.

Is Galentine’s Day a thing in the UK?

Very much so, and it’s only getting bigger.

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