When is National Girlfriend Day 2025?
Celebrate the amazing women in your life on 1st August 2025 - a day for female friendships, laughter, and thoughtful surprises.
What Is National Girlfriend Day?
National Girlfriend Day is celebrated each year on 1st August, and it's all about celebrating the incredible bonds between women - best friends, sisters, flatmates, colleagues, and chosen family.
Unlike Valentine’s Day, this one isn’t about romance. It’s about the power of female friendship - the kind of support system that sticks with you through thick and thin.
It started in the US but has grown in popularity in the UK too, and we think it’s a lovely reason to connect with your closest girlfriends and show them how much they mean to you.
Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate in 2025
Whether you’re meeting up for the day or sending something sweet in the post, here are some lovely ways to celebrate National Girlfriend Day this year:
Send a Surprise Cake Card by Post
If your besties aren’t nearby, you can still let them know you’re thinking of them. Our Cake Cards are a perfect pick-me-up in the post - each one includes:
- A fun or heartfelt greetings card
- A choice of one or two slices of cake
- Optional extras (like sweets, tea, or pamper treats, like a face mask)
All packaged in a letterbox-friendly box - so no need to worry if they’re out when it arrives!
Host an Afternoon Tea with Baby Sponge Cakes
If you’re planning a girls' get-together, nothing says “treat yourself” like a mini afternoon tea! Our Baby Sponge Cakes are just the right size for sharing - and come in lots of fun flavours.
Try one of our curated boxes:
- Traditional: Victoria Sponge, Lemon, Chocolate, Coffee
- Quirky: Carrot, Sticky Toffee, Apple Crumble, Chocolate Orange
- Selection Box: A mix of all our favourites in packs of eight, including: Victoria, Lemon, Chocolate, Coffee, Carrot, Chocolate & Orange, Sticky Toffee, and Red Velvet. Free personalised greetings card included, too!
- Vegan or Gluten Free versions available - and they're certified by the Vegan Society and Coeliac UK, so you know they're just as good as the originals
- Or choose your own mix with plenty of flavours to choose from!
- Don't miss our Limited Edition Beach Hut baby sponges - perfect for those summer days and afternoons in the park
All gift boxes of 4 or 8 come beautifully wrapped and include a personalised message - ideal for gifting to your girlfriends.
Put Together a Little Gift Box
If you're getting creative this year, why not build a care package with:
- A Cake Card or Baby Sponge selection
- A mini bottle of fizz or herbal tea
- A handwritten note
- A face mask, candle, or book
Wrap it all up in a pretty box and drop it round to your friend’s house - a thoughtful surprise she’ll definitely remember.
When is National Girlfriend Day in 2025?
This year, National Girlfriend Day falls on Friday, 1st August 2025 - perfect timing for a weekend celebration, having a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying each other's company.
Whether you're planning a get-together or sending something lovely in the post, it's the perfect excuse to reconnect and show appreciation for the amazing women in your life.
Bonus Gift Idea: Letterbox Brownies
Want to offer something chocolatey and decadent? Our Letterbox Brownies are the perfect treat to send your girlfriends on 1st August! Made with free-range eggs, English butter, and premium dark chocolate, these indulgent brownies are baked fresh and delivered nationwide - they even include vegan and gluten‑free options so no one’s missing out.
They’re carefully packaged to fit through a UK letterbox and arrive by next‑day delivery when ordered before 2pm. Choose from single‑flavour boxes like our classic Triple Chocolate, or treat your besties to variety with our Mixed Brownie Box - each one comes with your choice of a personalised greeting message for that heartfelt touch.
Whether you’re celebrating with a cuppa over video chat or surprising them at the office, these brownies are a sweet, thoughtful way to say: “You’re the best!”
You can have any of our gifts delivered anywhere in the UK, and we offer next day delivery. So, no matter where you or your girlfriends are, a delicious gift can arrive at their door.