Overview
- For 2026, the informal calendar runs from February 15 to 21 with Slap, Kick, Perfume, Flirt, Confession, Missing and Breakup days.
- Coverage stresses that Slap Day on February 15 is metaphorical and explicitly discourages any physical violence.
- Mainstream lifestyle guides share non‑harmful ideas such as deleting old chats, unfollowing exes, lighthearted memes and self‑care activities.
- Reports note the trend emerged from youth culture and social media in India and has no official recognition.
- The week proceeds to Kick Day on February 16 and concludes with Breakup Day on February 21, which outlets frame as a step toward closure.