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National Girlfriends Day, as celebrated on 1st August yearly, is all about celebrating the amazing women in your life—the ones who’ve been with you through heartbreaks, career pivots, 2am rants, and the countless times you’ve cried over nothing and everything. Whether she’s your soul sister, brunch buddy, business bestie or ride-or-die, today is the perfect excuse to remind her just how much she means to you.
Not sure how to make her feel special? Here are five meaningful ways to celebrate your female friend today — no cheesy hashtags required.
Ways To Celebrate Your Female Friends Today
1. Send Her a Heartfelt Voice Note or Letter
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In a world of quick texts and emojis, nothing hits harder than a sincere message. Take a few minutes to record a voice note or write a short letter telling her exactly what she means to you. Remind her of your favourite shared memories, how she’s helped you grow, or the little things she does that you truly appreciate.
Whether she listens on the commute or opens it with her morning coffee, you’ll make her smile (and maybe even tear up).
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2. Plan a Mini Date — Even If It’s Virtual
Who says dates are only for romantic partners? Plan something small but fun just for the two of you. It could be a spontaneous lunch, cocktails after work, a Netflix watch party, or a FaceTime catch-up with snacks and matching face masks.
The point isn’t what you do — it’s about intentionally carving out time to connect and bond.
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3. Give Her a Shoutout — Online or Offline
If she’s the kind of friend who supports your posts, hypes you up in your DMs, and always shares your wins, today’s the day to return the love. Post a photo with a sweet caption on your Instagram story, or give her a shoutout in your group chat.
Not into social media? Send a text to a mutual friend talking about how lucky you are to have her — word will get around, and she’ll feel appreciated.
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4. Buy Her Something Small That Reminds You of Her
It doesn’t have to be expensive — just thoughtful. A cute pair of earrings, a journal in her favourite colour, her go-to coffee order, or even a funny keyring that reminds you of an inside joke.
It’s not about the item itself, but the fact that you saw it and thought of her. That’s what makes it special.
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5. Remind Her That You’ve Got Her — No Matter What
Life gets busy, and sometimes we forget to check in. Today, be intentional. Ask how she’s really doing. Let her vent, dream, laugh or cry. And most importantly, remind her that you're not going anywhere. That you're her soft place to land, and her loudest cheerleader.
Because at the heart of every great friendship is reassurance — knowing someone’s in your corner, always.
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National Girlfriends Day isn’t about buying matching necklaces or writing sappy Instagram captions (though that’s lovely too). It’s about showing up, seeing her, and letting her know that even if the world forgets to celebrate her — you won’t.
Cheers to the women who hold us together, lift us higher, and remind us of who we are when we forget.
Happy National Girlfriends Day 💕