Counting down to February 14
days left = Feb 14 − today
The count runs from today to the next February 14. If the 14th is still ahead this year it targets this year; once it has passed, it targets February 14 next year. Because the date is fixed, only the number of days changes.
Reading the countdown in other units
- Weeks. Divide the days by 7 — the whole part is full weeks, the remainder is spare days.
- Hours. Multiply the days by 24, which is handy in the final stretch before the 14th.
- Fixed target. February 14 never moves, so a countdown only ever loses days; it does not shift the date.
Common questions
What happens after February 14 has passed this year?
The countdown rolls over to February 14 of next year automatically, so it always shows the time until the next Valentine's Day rather than a negative number.
Does Valentine's Day always fall on the same date?
Yes. Unlike moveable feasts such as Easter, Valentine's Day is fixed on February 14 every year. Only the weekday changes.
How do I turn the days into weeks?
Divide the day count by 7. The whole number is full weeks and the remainder is the leftover days, so 30 days is 4 weeks and 2 days.
