Google Doodle 2026 Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Handmade Gift Theme

Google on Friday celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special Doodle highlighting handmade gifts and personal gestures.

Valentine’s Day is observed every year on February 14. The day marks celebrations of love, with couples spending time together and exchanging gifts. During Valentine’s Week, people give chocolates, roses and other presents.

The 2026 Doodle features artwork centred on handmade gifts, personal notes and treats.

"Today's Doodle celebrates Valentine's Day, highlighting the thoughtful gesture of handmade gifts. Whether you're drafting a heartfelt note, baking delicious treats, or preparing for a special meal, it's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those we care for. Happy Valentine's Day!" Google highlighted.

The Doodle has been rolled out in the UK, India, Finland, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Uruguay, Argentina and several countries in the Middle East and Europe.

A Google Doodle is a thematic design displayed on the company’s homepage to mark special occasions. Over the years, Google has used Doodles to celebrate events, anniversaries and notable personalities.

The first Google Doodle was published in 1998 by co founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to inform users they would be out of office for the Burning Man festival.

In 2000, Google released its first international Doodle to mark Bastille Day in France. On May 21, 2010, the company introduced its first interactive game Doodle to mark the 30th anniversary of Pac Man.

On Valentine’s Day, people also exchange greetings and wishes.

• Your love can make me feel a million butterflies in my heart. Here's raising a toast to such beautiful moments we share. Happy Valentine's Day.
• I just want to tell you that I love you wholeheartedly and that you matter to me the most in life. I love you with all my soul. Happy Valentine's Day.
• My favourite place is your heart, where I want to make my home. And want to stay together with you forever and ever. Happy Valentine's Day dear!
• I love you, my sweetheart. You are adorable, cute, and my life. Waking up every morning near you makes my day happy and bright.

Warm wishes on Valentine's Day to everyone. Love is certainly the most beautiful thing in this world and therefore, we must always love everyone around us.