National Singles Day recognizes the 44.9% of U.S. adults, nearly half the adult population, who are single, unmarried, divorced or widowed according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics released each yearin conjunction withNational Singles Week. National Singles Week, originally known as Unmarried and Single Americans Week, was established in the 1980's by the Buckeye Singles Council of Columbus, Ohio and is observed annually during the third week of September. National Singles Day is celebrated on the last day of National Singles Week!
