Singles Awareness Day is on Monday, February 15, 2027, and it falls on February 15 every year, the day after Valentine’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate being single, or to simply enjoy life without the pressure of Valentine’s plans. People often shorten it to “SAD,” but it’s meant to be anything but.
When Is Singles Awareness Day?
It’s always February 15. It’s an informal day, not an official holiday, so plans are entirely up to you.
Who Started the Day?
No founder or start year has been documented.
What Is the Day About?
It’s a day for single people to treat themselves and spend time with friends. Some use it to push back on the idea that February 14 belongs only to couples. Others just use it as an excuse for a night out.
How many Americans are single?
Plenty. The U.S. Census Bureau counted about 132.3 million unmarried Americans age 15 and older in 2022. That’s 49.3% of people in that age group.
“Unmarried” isn’t the same as “single,” since it includes people living with a partner. Still, close to half of the country isn’t married.
How to Celebrate Singles Awareness Day
- Buy yourself the chocolate: stores often mark down Valentine’s candy on February 15.
- Book a solo table: try the restaurant everyone was too busy for on February 14.
- Host an anti-Valentine’s party: serve black-and-white desserts and play breakup anthems.
- Plan a solo trip: pick a weekend in spring and book something just for you.
- Try something new: sign up for a climbing gym, a pottery class or a trivia team.
- Celebrate a single friend: send a card or flowers to a friend who spent February 14 alone.
- Cook your favorite meal for one: make the dish you never order on dates, from wings to a big bowl of ramen.
- Clear out the old: donate past gifts you no longer want to keep.
Singles Awareness Day vs. Singles’ Day (11/11)
They’re two different days. Singles’ Day falls on November 11, a date chosen because “11/11” looks like four single sticks. Quartz reports it began with students at Nanjing University in China in the early 1990s.
Since 2009, Alibaba has turned 11/11 into a huge online shopping event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it meant to be sad?
No. The “SAD” acronym is a joke. The day is meant to be lighthearted, a time for fun with friends or a quiet night on your own terms.
Can couples celebrate it too?
Sure. Couples can treat single friends to dinner or join a group outing. The point is that nobody has to sit out the week.
Is there a week for single Americans?
Yes. The Census Bureau marks Unmarried and Single Americans Week each September.