Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on February 9, as part of Valentine's Week. It is the third day of the weeklong celebration of love, following Rose Day (February 7) and Propose Day (February 8).
There is also a World Chocolate Day observed on July 7 to mark the introduction of chocolate in Europe.
Chocolate Day symbolises sweetness, love, and pleasure in a relationship. Learn more about its origin, significance, celebrations, and more by reading the below.
Why is Chocolate Day Celebrated on February 9?
The day is dedicated to expressing love and affection by gifting chocolates to loved ones. Over time, the week leading up to Valentine's Day (February 14) has been associated with different forms of love expressions, and February 9 was chosen for Chocolate Day to symbolise sweetness in relationships.
