31 Relationship Holidays to Celebrate with Your Spouse
Your marriage is special, so celebrate it with these 31 relationship holidays! Some days are silly. Others are serious. But they all give you a reason to be intentional about your marriage.
Read through the list and pick out your favorites. Then, add them to your calendar.
When life gets hectic, your marriage might fall on the back burner. These simple relationship holidays can help you keep your relationship a priority.
January Through March: Romantic Holidays
National Commitment Day: January 1
On your wedding day, you made vows to each other. These vows were a commitment, and they are worth celebrating!
National Cuddle Up Day: January 6
Whether you like to cuddle up in bed, on the couch, or somewhere else, don’t forget to cuddle up together on this day! You can even cuddle naked to reap the extra health benefits.
National Spouses Day: January 26
Mark your calendars for this day to celebrate each other! How you’ll celebrate is up to you.
National Wedding Ring Day: February 3
Take a minute on this day to reflect on the moment you slid wedding rings onto each other’s fingers. It was a momentous occasion!
Global Movie Day: Second Saturday of February
Pop some popcorn, cuddle up, and watch a movie together! (Here are three marriage lessons from famous films.)
Valentine’s Day: February 14
No shocker here! Of all the relationship holidays, we’re sure you already have this one marked on your calendar, but here are some ideas to make the day even more special.
World Compliment Day: March 1
Complimenting your spouse is a great way to uplift and encourage them. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the top 56 compliments to give your spouse.
The National Day of Unplugging: First Friday of March
Get off your phone for a day and reconnect with your spouse! Phone addiction is a serious threat to your marriage. So add this to your list of relationship holidays to remember this year.
National Napping Day: First Monday Following Daylight Savings Time
After “springing forward” one hour, thanks to Daylight Savings, you and your spouse can enjoy a nice nap together on National Napping Day.
April Through June: Holidays for Couples
Couples Appreciation Month: April
This one’s not exactly a day—it’s a whole month! Mark some days in April when you can show appreciation to each other.
National Walking Day: First Wednesday in April
Mark your calendars and lace up your tennis shoes. This is the perfect day to go on a Walk and Talk with your spouse.
National Board Game Day: April 11
Whether you enjoy board games as part of your recreational intimacy or indulge in sexy board games during foreplay, today is a great day to get close and connected with your spouse.
Husband Appreciation Day: Third Saturday of April
Show your husband some extra love today! Here are 33 great ideas for celebrating National Husband Appreciation Day.
Remember Our First Kiss Day: April 26
Your first kiss story is a special one. Take a few minutes on this day to reminisce or share your first kiss story with someone else.
National Day of Prayer: First Thursday of May
Today is a great day to set aside time to pray for your spouse. Check out these 10 Prayers for My Husband and 10 Prayers for My Wife marriage guides.
Clean Your Room Day: May 10
Your bedroom sets the scene for sexual intimacy, so take some time to spruce things up. Follow this spring cleaning checklist to enjoy better sex and deeper conversations.
National Best Friend Day: June 8
There’s an anonymous quote that says, “The best relationship is when your spouse is not only your lover but your best friend too.” So today, celebrate the friendship you have with each other.
National Sex Day: June 9
While some people call this holiday National 69 Day (since it falls on 6/9), you can mark the occasion in any kind of sex position!
July Through September: Marriage Holidays
International Kissing Day: July 6
Pucker up! Give your spouse a smooch today and check out our four-part Kissing Game series.
National Nude Day: July 14
Walk around naked? Sleep naked? Cuddle naked? The options for how you and your spouse can celebrate this day are endless.
National Friendship Day: August 4
Do you have couple friends? If so, this is the perfect day to plan a double date.
National Hand Holding Day: August 9
Don’t underestimate the power of touch, especially when it comes to holding hands. Reach out and grab your spouse’s hand today.
Read a Book Day: September 6
Read your way to a stronger marriage! Whether you pick a list from the ONE Family’s favorite marriage books or check out some of our bestsellers, today’s the perfect day to read a book that will improve your relationship.
Wife Appreciation Day: Third Sunday of September
Husbands, love on your wife today. Here’s our guide with 22 ways to cherish your wife today.
Love Note Day: Fourth Friday in September
Feel like you never have time to write a love note? Well, look no further. There’s a whole day dedicated to it! Click here for seven tips to write the perfect love note.
October Through December: Relationship Holidays
National I Love You Day: October 14
There are so many ways to say, “I love you.” Pick one (or one hundred) and express your love to your spouse today.
National Conflict Resolution Day: Third Thursday of October
You and your spouse are different people. Therefore, conflict is inevitable. But with the right skills and knowledge, you can quickly break your dysfunctional conflict cycle and restore connection. Click here to get your copy of The 6 Pillars of Intimacy® Conflict Resolution.
World Menopause Day: October 18
The physical, emotional, and relational changes brought about by menopause will impact your marriage. If you’ve never had this conversation, this would be a great day to bring it up.
National Sex Toy Day: November 4
Need an excuse to try something new in the bedroom? Grab the Bedroom Adventure Bundle to celebrate this day!
World Foreplay Day: November 9
Foreplay should not be an afterthought; with this relationship holiday, it doesn’t have to be! Mark your calendar to spend a little extra time on foreplay. And maybe spice it up with Überlube or intimate massage cream.
World Hug Day: December 3
Do you know the benefits of hugging your spouse every day? Whether you’re facing disconnection, financial stress, decreased sexual intimacy, or another challenge, hugging your spouse is a simple first step you can take.
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