Singles Awareness Day, also known as Singles Appreciation Day, is observed worldwide every February 14 as an alternative to Valentine's Day for individuals who are not in romantic relationships. This humorous holiday allows single people to celebrate or commiserate their status, often in response to the feelings of exclusion that can arise during Valentine's Day. Common activities include traveling, treating oneself to gifts, and spending time with family and friends. Many participants wear green to contrast with the red typically associated with Valentine's Day, or black to symbolize the absence of color. Some choose to celebrate on February 15 instead, while similar holidays for singles are recognized in other countries, such as Single's Day in China on November 11 and Black Day in South Korea on April 14.