There appear to be two different recognized dates for National Ex-Boyfriend Day:
- October 4th is celebrated as National Ex-Boyfriend Day, described as a day to remember and reflect on past relationships with some humor or nostalgia.
- October 30th is also cited as National Ex-Boyfriend Day, sometimes referred to as National Text Your Ex Day, a day when people might reach out to ex-boyfriends for closure, healing, or reflection.
In addition, there is a similar day called National Ex Girlfriend or Boyfriend Day celebrated on August 4th , and another mention of August 5th as National Ex-Boyfriend Day on a social media post.
The most commonly referenced date for National Ex-Boyfriend Day in contemporary culture is October 4th, with October 30th being a related but distinct day focused on texting exes. Thus, the primary National Ex-Boyfriend Day is October 4th.
