Valentine’s Day gets a lot of attention for being a day to show your love, which is great! However don’t forget to share your love on National Spouse Day which falls annually on January 26.
Life gets busy and we may not always take the time to show our spouse that we care deeply for them. This national day is a great opportunity to show some extra love to your partner by doing something to make them feel special and being sure to say “I love you”.
Keep reading for creative ways to celebrate National Spouses Day and a list of famous spouses.
How to observe National Spouses Day
Today is the day to do something special for your spouse. This doesn’t mean buying gifts. The purpose is to enjoy each other’s company.
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- Invite your spouse out for a date night somewhere that’s special to you both.
- Share some romantic love quotes with your partner.
- Have your morning coffee in matching mugs.
- Make a special dinner and enjoy it with candles, just the way you used to do.
- Make heart shaped cupcakes for a special sweet treat.
- Get this free January word search printable and look for National Spouses Day in it.
- Make and drink Love Potion cocktails together.
- Cook dinner together wearing his and her aprons.
- Send a handwritten letter to your spouse. It’s a lost art!
- Use the hashtag #NationalSpousesDay to spread the word about the day on social media.
National Spouses Day is a wonderful day to reconnect with your spouse and keep that spark alive in your relationship.
Studies have shown that couples who take time out of their schedule to spend it with their significant others on activities like date nights are more likely to stay together for the long run.
Some famous spouses
Throughout history, there have been famous spouses that have caught our attention. Some are lovable and some are notorious. All are remembered.
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Brush up on your knowledge of couples with these famous spouses.
- Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick
- George Putnam and Amelia Earhart
- Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe
- Adam and Eve
- Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII
- Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman
- Cleopatra and Mark Anthony
- Bonnie and Clyde
- Grace Kelly and Prince Ranier III
- King Edward VII and Wallis Simpson
- Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn
For more opportunities to celebrate your sweetheart, be sure to observe National Marriage Day (in June), and Military Spouses Day (the Friday before Mother’s Day).
More January 26 national days
Did you enjoy learning about National Spouses Day? You’re in luck, because January 26 is host to multiple national days.
Be sure to also check out these other national days that occur on January 26:
- National Spouses Day
- National Green Juice Day
- National Peanut Brittle Day
- Australia Day
- International Customs Day
For more reasons to celebrate this month be sure to check out this list of national days in January and January food and drink days.
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