Google Marks Valentine’s Day With Heartfelt Doodle Celebrating Handmade Gifts

Google has marked Valentine’s Day 2026 with a new special doodle on its homepage that shines a spotlight on the charm of handmade presents and personal expressions of affection. February 14 is widely observed around the world as a day for celebrating love and connection through gestures both simple and meaningful. This year’s doodle places emphasis on the thoughtful tradition of crafting items such as handwritten notes, baked treats and other personalized gifts that reflect care and effort.

According to Google, the artwork is intended to recognise the value of creative, hand-made expressions of affection over purely commercial ones. In its official message accompanying the doodle, the company said it honours the “thoughtful gesture of handmade gifts,” adding that whether someone is writing a heartfelt message, baking something special or cooking a memorable meal, Valentine’s Day is an ideal occasion to celebrate people we care about.

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This specially themed doodle has gone live in numerous countries, including India, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Mexico and many others across Europe, Asia and the Americas, bringing a festive touch to Google’s search page on one of the most romantic days of the year.

Google Doodles have a long history of marking significant events, holidays and cultural moments with creative designs on the company’s homepage. The first ever doodle appeared in 1998 as a simple “out-of-office” note by Google’s founders, and since then the practice has become a way to visually celebrate occasions and stories that resonate around the world.

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