India, Feb. 14 -- A day after Valentine's Day, as the scent of roses fades and the heart-shaped balloons begin to deflate, a different kind of energy takes over. February 15 marks Slap Day, the official kickoff of Anti-Valentine's Week. Also read | Valentine's Week Calendar 2026: Celebrate Day 7 today with Kiss Day 2026; see the full list of 7 days of love

While Valentine's Week is designed for those in the throes of romance, the following seven days - Anti-Valentine's Week - are dedicated to the singles, the heartbroken, and those looking to detoxify their lives from past relationships.

Celebrated every year on February 15, Slap Day isn't an invitation for physical violence. Instead, it serves as a symbolic wake-up call. For many, it i...