We all know that Valentine’s Day is the day reserved for romantic love. But what about the day before? For the uninitiated, February 13 is designated as a day to celebrate female friendship and platonic love shared between gal pals — fittingly called Galentine’s Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to let your best friend and other special women in your life know how much they mean to you. Not sure what to say? Don’t worry. We’ve rounded up some of the best Galentine’s Day captions and quotes to help express your feelings. Whether you use one for your Instagram post, share via text, or send in the group chat, your Galentine’s Day message is sure to brighten your BFF's day.
Coined by fictional character Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) on a 2010 episode of NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day has grown into a cultural phenomenon and unofficial holiday. Knope, known for her cheerful personality and unmatched work ethic, describes it best: “Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus, frittatas.”
Simply put, Galentine’s Day empowers women to embrace their own company and partake in fun, bonding activities. Whether you’re throwing a Galentine's Day party, making DIY cards, or watching feel-good movies together, spending quality time with your girls is all that matters. Oh, and if you decide to exchange thoughtful Galentine's Day gifts to commemorate the special day, even better. Cheers to girl power!
Funny Leslie Knope Galentine's Day Quotes
- “What's Galentine's Day? Oh, it's only the best day of the year.” — Leslie Knope
- “You poetic, noble, land mermaid.” — Leslie Knope
- “You rainbow-infused, space unicorn.” — Leslie Knope
- “I like you and I love you.” — Leslie Knope
- “Uteruses before duderuses… Ovaries before brovaries.” — Leslie Knope
- “You beautiful tropical fish.” — Leslie Knope
- “No one achieves anything alone.” — Leslie Knope
- “You are the most beautiful, glowing, sun-goddess ever.” — Leslie Knope
- “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn’t matter, but work is third.” — Leslie Knope
Cute Galentine's Day Captions for Instagram
- “In the cookie of life, friends are chocolate chips.” — Salman Rushdie
- On Galentine’s Day we wear pink!
- “Girls, we run this mutha!” — Beyoncé
- Friend? Nah, she’s my sister.
- “A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” — Proverbs 27:9
- You’ll always have a pizza my heart.
- My bestie knows best.
- Love you a brunch.
- Rolling with you until the wheels fall off.
- To all my ladies in the place with style and grace.
- You’re like sprinkles, you’re a delight to my life.
- Nothing is off limits for my bestie, well maybe that last cupcake!
- Whether you win or lose, true friends will always cheer for you.
- You’ll always be my favorite Galentine!
Short Galentine's Day Instagram Captions
- In squad we trust.
- Life is better with friends.
- “This girl is on fire!” —Alicia Keys
- Besties for life!
- The “she” in my shenanigans.
- My A1 Day1!
- You’ve got a friend in me.
- Chosen family.
- Bestie time is the best time.
- “All my single ladies.” — Beyoncé
- “That’s my best friend.” — Saweetie
- Thank you for being a friend.
- “Girls just wanna have fun!” — Cyndi Lauper
- Love is beautiful. Friendship is better.
- Cheers to an unforgettable Galentine’s Day!
- Best friends will always have your back.
- Friends till the end!
Meaningful Galentine's Day Captions for BFFs
- “Some people go to priests; others to poetry; I to my friends.” — Virginia Woolf
- “Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world.” — John Evelyn
- There’s nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with snacks.
- “It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.” — Marlene Dietrich
- A good friend knows all your stories. A best friend helped you create them.
- What’s better? Drinking wine or hanging out with friends? I’ll take both.
- Spending time with my best friend means laughter, laughter, and more laughter.
- “Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates, and guys are just people to have fun with.” — Sex and the City
- Real friends don’t leave when life throws you a curveball, they’re right there ready to go to bat.
- “A friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.” — Sushan R. Sharma
- True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never by heart.
- A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.
- “Friendship isn’t about whom you have known the longest… it’s about who came, and never left your side.” — Mikaela Tiu
- “Friends are the siblings God never gave us.” — Mencius
- A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.
Karla Pope is a longtime writer, editor and blogger with nearly two decades of editorial experience. She’s written for a variety of outlets including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, People, Parade, BET.com. WebMD and more. Her coverage includes entertainment, beauty, lifestyle, parenting and fashion content. If she's not exploring New York City with her two young children, you can find her curled up on the couch watching a documentary and eating gummy bears.
