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National Text Your Ex Day

Have you been thinking about your ex? National Text Your Ex Day is the perfect time to reach out and make amends - let's get closure!

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October 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEOctober 30

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYRelationships

SUBCATEGORYRomance

INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to break the ice and reconnect with your former flame on National Text Your Ex Day on October 30! This day was created in 2017 as a way for people to reach out and talk openly about their past relationships. It's also a great opportunity for those of us who are single to look back and reflect on our experiences, or just have some fun sending text messages. So whether you're looking to make amends or simply spark up an old conversation, this is the perfect day for it!

TIMELINE

National Text Your Ex Day Timeline

Inception of SMS

The very first SMS message "Merry Christmas" was sent, paving the way for texting as a form of communication.

Rise of Smartphone Use

Apple introduced the first iPhone, boosting the use of texting and making it integral to modern communication.

SMS Popularity Peaks

Text messaging reached its peak, with over 1.5 trillion messages sent in the US alone.

First National Text Your Ex Day

The first year National Text Your Ex Day was officially observed, encouraging individuals to communicate with past partners in the spirit of closure or rekindling.

Continued Observance

National Text Your Ex Day continues to be observed, promoting open dialogue and fostering retrospective reflection on past relationships.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Text Your Ex Day

Make a funny meme

Creating a funny meme is a great way to lighten the mood and show your ex you still care. Choose an image or GIF that will make your ex laugh, add some witty text, and hit send.

SEND

Send a heartfelt message

Take this opportunity to tell your ex how you are feeling. Let them know that you still think of them fondly and hope they're doing well. You never know how your message might be received.

CHECK

Check in with old friends

Reach out to mutual friends from your relationship and check in with them. See how they're doing and reminisce about the past. It's likely they'll have stories about your ex that can make you both laugh.

WRITE

Write a letter

Put pen to paper and write a letter to your ex expressing yourself honestly and openly. If you don't feel comfortable sending it, keep it for yourself as an exercise in closure.

LISTEN

Listen to music together

If you both still have access to each other's playlists, why not listen to the same songs at the same time? Pick some tunes that bring back good memories and enjoy the nostalgia together.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Text Your Ex Day

It allows for a fresh start

Finally, National Text Your Ex Day presents an opportunity for both parties involved in the former relationship to move forward and build a new foundation for friendship or amicable terms. While it may be difficult to open up those lines of communication again, it certainly pays off in the end - so don't hesitate to reach out and make that first step!

It promotes healthy closure

National Text Your Ex Day is a great opportunity to get closure for any unresolved issues or misconceptions still lingering after the relationship has ended. By reaching out and taking responsibility, we can start to repair past hurts and heal any wounds that have not yet been addressed.

It encourages communication

By allowing us to reconnect with our ex, National Text Your Ex Day helps remind us of how important it is to communicate. It's always better to confront potential conflicts instead of avoiding them - so take this day as an opportunity to reach out and start a conversation if there's something that needs to be said!