When is Teddy Day 2026? Significance and Importance of Teddy Day in Valentine's Week

Valentine's Day 2026 is around the corner and love is in the air. And, it's time to celebrate the week of love. With back to back days dedicated to love, you ought to see the world with red-tinted glasses at least this month of love. While chocolates and teddies as Valentine's Day gifts might sound cliche, they still remain the most evergreen Valentine's Day gifts ever. With chocolates reserved for Chocolate Day, it's time to go teddy hunting to celebrate Teddy Day.

When is Teddy Day 2026?
Teddy Day is always celebrated on 10th of February and this year it will fall on the second Tuesday of the month.

Significance and Importance of Teddy Day in Valentine Week
Celebrated four days before Valentine's Day, Teddy Day is the best day to bring that sheepish smile on the face of your lover. It is celebrated by gifting a cute teddy that is symbolic of the love/relationship of two individuals.

It is believed that the day gets its name from US President, Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt after a cute little teddy was designed to honour his decision of not killing an animal during one of his hunting trips.

Why a teddy?
Well, usually a teddy is a girl's first best friend and what better gift can you give the babe of your life than an adorable and cuddly bear.

Also, you might not spot a man with a teddy ever but we are dead sure they won't mind receiving one even if that mean they have to hide it in their closet.

Which teddy to buy?
A mushy one

If your lover is all mushy and loves to express his/her feelings in front of everyone, then your pick should be a teddy holding a heart.

A couple teddy

Can’t live without your lover? Then show them that you are inseparable by gifting a couple teddy which features two teddys together.

A cute animal

If your lover loves animals, it’s best to simply gift them a cuddly soft toy - it could be any cute animal, a rhino, dinosaur or a penguin, basically anything cute.