National Girlfriend Day is all about celebrating the woman you love—whether she’s your romantic partner or a cherished friend. Traditionally, people use this day to spoil their girlfriends with thoughtful gifts, plan special experiences like date nights, or surprise them with meaningful gestures. In South Africa, it’s becoming increasingly popular to mark the day with flowers, personalised hampers, and unique gifts, delivered straight to her door. At Fabulous Flowers & Gifts, we make it easy with National Girlfriends Day specials, curated to make gifting simple, personal, and memorable.

Yes! While National Girlfriend Day is on 1 August, there are also days dedicated to celebrating boyfriends, often referred to as National Boyfriend Day. It’s a chance for girlfriends to spoil their partners with meaningful tokens of appreciation. Whether it’s a custom hamper or a unique gift, Fabulous Flowers & Gifts offers options for romantic gifting for him, perfect for showing how much he’s loved.

The best gifts for National Girlfriends Day are personal and meaningful. Here are some ideas:

• Personalised hampers – Add her name or a heartfelt message for a keepsake she’ll treasure.
  
• Romantic gifts for girlfriends – From luxury flower arrangements to premium chocolates and wine hampers, these are perfect for a romantic celebration.
  
• Unique gifts for girlfriends – Think custom gift boxes filled with her favourite goodies, or even luxury spa hampers for pampering.
  
• Cute gifts for girlfriends – A plush teddy bear, paired with flowers or treats, makes for an adorable surprise. Our National Girlfriends Day collection has been designed specifically for South Africans who want to make their girlfriends feel truly special.

National Couples Day is celebrated on 18 August, just a few weeks after National Girlfriends Day. It’s another wonderful opportunity to surprise your partner with thoughtful tokens of love, from romantic dinner hampers to personalised gifts. Pairing these dates together gives couples a chance to plan extended celebrations of love throughout the month.

While there’s no official founder, National Girlfriend Day began as a way to celebrate the bond between girlfriends, both romantic and platonic. Over time, it evolved into a day dedicated to romantic partners, with a focus on gifting and creating memories. In South Africa, it has gained popularity as a chance to spoil your partner with luxury gifts, hampers, and meaningful surprises.

Yes, National Girlfriend Day is real! While it isn’t a public holiday, it’s widely recognised as a day to show appreciation for your girlfriend. In South Africa, more people are embracing it as a chance to send surprise deliveries, plan romantic dates, or order from our National Girlfriends Day specials—turning it into a meaningful annual tradition.

National Ex-Girlfriend Day is informally observed on 17 August. While it’s more light-hearted and less celebrated than Girlfriends Day, some people use it as a way to reflect on past relationships or share humorous moments. It’s not about gifting but could be a chance to reaffirm your appreciation for your current relationship, perhaps with a thoughtful hamper or romantic gift for your partner.

Yes! While National Girlfriends Day originated internationally, it’s celebrated in South Africa on 1 August. Many South Africans use this day to surprise their girlfriends with flowers, luxury hampers, and personalised gifts, making it a growing tradition in local gifting culture. Fabulous Flowers & Gifts makes celebrating easy with same-day delivery in Cape Town and nationwide shipping for hampers.

When choosing a gift, consider her personality and preferences. Luxury hampers with chocolates and wine are perfect for a romantic celebration, while personalised gifts show thoughtfulness. For something unique, try custom gift boxes or cute gifts for girlfriends like a plush teddy bear paired with a fresh bouquet. Our curated National Girlfriends Day collection is designed to make finding the best gifts for your girlfriend effortless and impactful.