National Today Sunday September 17 * Wife Appreciation Day *

Wife Appreciation Day
Wifeys get extra attention, love, and maybe that dress they have been eyeing.








Wife Appreciation Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of September (September 17), gives those of us (men, women, trans, fluid, etc.) who are lucky enough to have wives an extra chance to show them how much they mean to us. Our wives keep us grounded and centered. They inspire us to work hard, play hard, and to always have something to bring to the table to show that we’re improving ourselves. Wives ask us to take out the trash and empty the dishwasher and change the oil (stereotypical but true), which is good with us because those things need to get done anyway, and we like the idea of our ladies having that extra fifteen minutes or half-hour to just be in their space. Celebrate this day with a beautiful date with your wife, Check out the 50 dates ideas.

When is Wife Appreciation Day 2023?

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History of Wife Appreciation Day

The historical research on Wife Appreciation Day is scant indeed, but 2006 is accepted as the first year the holiday officially “went on the books.” That is, it isn’t yet recognized as a U.S. government holiday, but rather, in 2006 it became widely acknowledged and celebrated by couples country and worldwide.

We don’t know what specifically about 2006 caused the “spark that lit the fire.” However, that happened to be the year former Beatle Paul McCartney separated from his wife Heather Mills, a fact that may be notable because the legal rift was opened between them only three days after Mother’s Day that spring. Could the songsmith have bungled his wife’s expectations as a mom so badly that she wanted to live apart, only 72 hours after whatever blow-up happened? And if so, could McCartney have used his juggernaut-like influence in pop culture to help engineer a second chance that same fall, by getting the right eyes on the right proposals for a Wife Appreciation Day?

Well, even if our theoretical rationale is correct, the holiday has ironically turned out to be a gift to everyone but McCartney and Mills, as the couple’s divorce was finalized in 2008. We see it all as a cautionary tale: never miss an opportunity to be demonstrative with your affections, to your whole family, yes, but on Wife Appreciation Day, to her, your one-and-only.



Wife Appreciation Day Around the World

Wife Appreciation Day isn’t the only day when the spotlight is on the ladies. Here are some other holidays!

Wife Appreciation Day Around the World


Country Holiday Occasion Date


Global International Day of Women and Girls in Science A day dedicated to honoring women’s significant achievements in science as well as placing focus on girls entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. February 11
Global International Women's Day On this day we celebrate the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. It's also a day for campaigning against gender inequality around the world. March 8
Mexico Mother’s Day The Mexicans take Mother’s Day very seriously. It is the busiest day of the week, with good music, food, and of course, lots of flowers. May 10
Japan Haha no Hi Haha no Hi or Mother’s Day in Japan, was first aligned with the birthday of the Empress Kōjun, but eventually moved to the second Sunday in May. Second Sunday in May
Traditions of the Day

Your wife is your rock, your biggest supporter, and your confidante and today’s the day to show her that on Wife Appreciation Day. We know that every day should be a reason to appreciate and celebrate each other, but we often don’t get to do that. Specially designated holidays like today remind us to tell our loved ones how much they mean to us.

Wives get the royal treatment today — the chores are taken care of, they can buy whatever they like, and a fancy dinner usually awaits them by the end of the day. Other than tangible acts, it is important to emotionally support your lady and be there for her. Wife Appreciation Day paves the way for heart-to-heart conversations, which can be beneficial for the relationship in the long run.

By The Numbers

18 – the number of countries where husbands can legally prevent their wives from working.

88% – the percentage of Americans who get married for love.

61% – the percentage of men and women who say they want to get married for love.

57% – the percentage of people in unhappy relationships who still find their partner extremely attractive.

33 – the percentage of men and women who say they have watched a TV show or movie that affected them so much they considered breaking up.



Wife Appreciation Day Activities


   Arrange a spa day

   It's a rare wife who isn't up for a little pampering from time to time. So schedule a spa day for her on or around Wife Appreciation Day, and let her get some much-needed attention.

   Spread the good news

   The “socials” make it easy to share information, so be sure to send out a few tweets, or post on Facebook telling the world how much you appreciate your wife. Use the hashtag #WifeAppreciationDay, too!

   Do all the chores

   Yes, we know both partners do a lot around the house. But today for your wife, you can do even more. How about giving her a day off where she doesn’t have to lift a finger, no matter what task needs taking care of. Bite the bullet. She’ll love you for it.

FIVE “WIVE’S TALES”


   There are fewer wives today



   ​The marriage rate in the U.S. has plummeted. Once, 72 percent of Americans got married. Today, that number is down to 50 percent.

   ​Two are better than one

   There are an estimated 252,000 same-sex married couples in the U.S. And support for gay marriage continues to increase.

   Everyone loves a royal wedding

   ​Except maybe King Solomon’s friends. According to the Bible, he married 700 wives.

   “Don’t call me little lady!”

   ​America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, stood 6-foot-4. His wife, Mary? She was just 5-foot-2.

Why We Love Wife Appreciation Day


   We adore them

   Our wives amaze us. They are our calm in the eye of the storm, and we know life can get stormy. When we think about it we get a little wistful, so let us just say we're super grateful that they care so much about us.

   Wives don’t get enough credit

   Many of the amazing things our wives do every day go unrecognized. That's partially because wives are often expected to do them without drawing attention to how much work may be involved. Well, we're here to say that we do appreciate those things, and want to show it.

   It’s a special kind of day off

   Wife Appreciation Day can be a nice surprise if we let our wives know that Sunday morning that they don't have to do a single thing all day.