How many Fridays until Valentine's Day 2027?

Updated Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · How we count

The answer

15
Fridays left before Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14, 2027

The next one is this Friday, November 6.

Counted from today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Your time zone is America/New_York.

As of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, there are 15 Fridays left until Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14, 2027. The next one is Friday, November 6, 3 days from now.

The count stops the day before Valentine's Day, which falls on a Sunday this year.

See every weekday at once on the weekday counts page.

How we count the Fridays

Counting Fridays here means counting forward from tomorrow. The last date we can include is the day before Valentine's Day, and today stays out.

The count of Fridays before Valentine's Day is the number behind many small plans. Shopping runs, rehearsals and reviews all tend to land on a set weekday.

The total is 15 Fridays, running from Friday, November 6 to Friday, February 12. After that, Valentine's Day arrives before another Friday can.

The 15 Fridays before Valentine's Day

No.DateNoteDays away
1 Friday, November 6 This week 3
2 Friday, November 13 10
3 Friday, November 20 17
4 Friday, November 27 Black Friday 24
5 Friday, December 4 31
6 Friday, December 11 38
7 Friday, December 18 45
8 Friday, December 25 52
9 Friday, January 1 New Year's Day 59
10 Friday, January 8 66
11 Friday, January 15 73
12 Friday, January 22 80
13 Friday, January 29 87
14 Friday, February 5 94
15 Friday, February 12 Last Friday before Valentine's Day 101

Fridays by month

4Rest of NovemberNov 6, 13, 20, 27
4DecemberDec 4, 11, 18, 25
5JanuaryJan 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
2February, before the 14thFeb 5, 12

On the calendar

December 2026
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January 2027
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Fridays in blue. Valentine's Day is outlined.

Fridays before Valentine's Day: Friday, November 6; Friday, November 13; Friday, November 20; Friday, November 27; Friday, December 4; Friday, December 11; Friday, December 18; Friday, December 25; Friday, January 1; Friday, January 8; Friday, January 15; Friday, January 22; Friday, January 29; Friday, February 5; Friday, February 12. Valentine's Day is Sunday, February 14, 2027.

Why the number of Fridays changes each year

A year holds 52 weeks and a single extra day. That day is the reason a fixed date does not stay on the same weekday.

Since Valentine's Day is a Sunday this year, the page finds 15 Fridays ahead of it. Next year the weekday, and the count, will differ.

Add a leap day and the weekday of Valentine's Day moves by two. That is why the gap between good and quiet years is uneven.

A passing Friday reduces the count by one. After the final Friday before Valentine's Day, the page shows none left.

Using the count for planning

A list of Fridays is useful when a task repeats every week. You can spread it out, set a reminder for each one, and see how many chances remain.

Event planners count Fridays to space out tasks before Valentine's Day. Shoppers count them to decide when to buy.

We never count today or Valentine's Day. A reader who wants them can add one for each that falls on a Friday.

Every weekday carries its own habits. A Friday is when plans tend to firm up before Valentine's Day, so each remaining one matters a little more.

Count backward from Valentine's Day if that helps. The last Friday before it is the one to protect, and the rest can be flexible.

Teachers, coaches and managers can use the figure to plan sessions. Each Friday is one slot, and the page shows how many remain.

If you start counting from a different day, the total can change by one. The rule here is to begin tomorrow.

The count is the same for everyone in the same time zone. Visitors in other zones may see the date move at a different hour.

Clubs and classes that meet on a Friday can use the figure for their term plan. Each Friday in the list is one session you can book. Bookmark it to save time later.

Holidays can move a plan even when the Friday itself stays put. Look at the notes in the table before you lock in a booking.

Weekday counts suit plans that skip the weekend, such as shifts, lessons and deliveries. Pick the Friday that fits your routine and track it here.

Planning around the Fridays

Friday, November 27 is Black Friday, the day after US Thanksgiving. It is number 4 in the list of 15 Fridays.

Friday, February 12 is the last Friday before Valentine's Day.

Paydays before Valentine's Day

Enter the date of your next Friday payday. The planner counts how many come before Valentine's Day.

8 paydays before Valentine's Day Nov 6, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 18, Jan 1, Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12

Check your employer's calendar. Some move paydays when they fall on a holiday.

The same count in other years

Here is the same question for other years. The figure moves as the weekday of Valentine's Day shifts, so compare with care.

2026 · Sat15
2027 · Sun15
2028 · Mon15
2029 · Wed14
2030 · Thu14
2031 · Fri14

Weekday shown is the day Valentine's Day falls on. See Valentine's Day in the next 10 years.

The tally above is current as of today. Check back, and it will show how many Fridays remain before Valentine's Day on the day you visit.

Questions people ask

Is Valentine's Day counted as a Friday?

It makes no difference this year, because Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday. We never count the day itself.

Is today counted?

No, we leave today out. The answer begins tomorrow and steps down at midnight where you are.

Does the count change in another time zone?

Only for a few hours a day. Everyone else sees the same number, and it steps down when your clock passes midnight.

Can a month have 5 Fridays?

Yes. Any month with 29 or more days can have five, depending on the weekday it starts on. See Fridays in 2028 for the months with five.

How many Fridays are left in 2026?

From today, 8 remain in 2026. The last is on Friday, December 25.

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