If you’ve made a resolution to find someone special in 2025, you’re not alone. Many people have decided to share their lives with someone worthwhile in the upcoming year, which is one of the reasons that Dating Sunday exists.
What Is Dating Sunday and Why Does It Matter?
Dating sites and apps see a large spike in activity on the first Sunday after the new year, which is why they designated that day as “Dating App Sunday” or “Dating Sunday.” Many people who are single during the holidays realize that they might enjoy them more if they had someone special in their lives, so they make a New Year’s resolution to find that special someone. Others are redoubling their efforts in the search they started before the holidays. In either case, signing up for EliteSingles ahead of dating Sunday is a smart move.
Understanding the Popularity of Dating Sunday
Because most people are off on Sundays, they tend to use that time to register and explore online dating sites and apps. Or, if they’re already on a dating app, they focus their energy when they have the free time.
This makes Dating Sunday the ideal time to join a dating site/app like EliteSingles because there are so many new members going online. EliteSingles is designed to connect with professional, well-educated, and successful singles. Because most of our members have busy lives and careers that occupy their weekdays, Sundays generally tend to be among the busiest days on our site. However, Dating Sunday tends to have even more volume than a typical Sunday.
Why Professionals Should Join the Rush
Whether you’re already on EliteSingles or you’ve just recently considered joining a dating app, if you’re a busy professional, Dating Sunday presents a rare opportunity for the following reasons:
- Mostly highly motivated professionals have to carve out time for dating or searching for dates when their work demands are the lowest. That’s often on Sundays. Some of our members are barely able to touch their phones during busy working hours — let alone check in on our dating app. This eases up a bit on the weekends.
- It makes mathematical sense to explore whenever there is a surge in new members. While our dating algorithm will always match you based on mutual compatibility with other members, a larger member pool in your area means you have a greater chance of matching with someone early on.
- Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Few things are as romantic as Valentine’s Day with a new partner. This year, February 14 falls on a Friday night, so if you plan now, you can make a reservation at the restaurant you’ve been dying to visit with someone special — that is, if you happen to meet someone over the next month.
Make the Most of Dating Sunday with EliteSingles
In order to understand why Dating Sunday on EliteSingles is such a great opportunity, it helps to know a little about how our algorithm works. When you sign up for EliteSingles on our dating app or site, you will enter your preferences and answer a list of questions designed to determine your personality and identify the personality types you’ll be attracted to. The algorithm takes this information and reviews all members who meet your criteria and who are also seeking someone like you.
With over 12 million members on the site and 380,000 new members joining every month, we believe that every member will have a selection of compatible prospects. However, with the first Sunday dating surge that we experience every year — we saw a huge influx of members for Dating Sunday, for instance — you are even more likely to meet compatible singles who are motivated by their New Year’s resolutions to find someone. In other words, our already effective process becomes even more powerful.
Crafting a Standout Profile for Dating Sunday
Your dating profile is a first impression, so it’s important to get it right. Here are some tips for creating a successful profile ahead of Dating Sunday:
- Don’t worry that your profile isn’t perfect at first. Post pictures and a short bio, then finetune it once it’s active.
- Pictures are important. Post several recent, unfiltered photos that are good representations of how you look in real life. Make sure that whichever one you select as your featured photo shows your face clearly.
- Be sincere, but avoid oversharing. You should talk about your wants and what you’re looking for, but some topics are better left for private chats or in-person dates. For example, posting a long discourse about why your last relationship didn’t work may be offputting to some members.
- Create your profile with safety in mind. Do not disclose personal contact or social media information. The EliteSingles Premium account gives you access to unlimited private messaging over a secure, encrypted connection. That’s a much better way to share information with members you trust.
Tips for Engaging with Matches Effectively
So, what do you do when you match someone you believe has potential? Talking to someone new can be intimidating, so here are a few suggestions to put you at ease:
- Start With a Joke – The best opening jokes are clean, unoffensive, and, most of all, funny. Think “dad jokes.”
- Mention What You Like About Their Profile – Let them know you read their bio and mention something that you approve of. “So, you like to shoot pool. That’s really cool. I’d love to improve my game.”
- Keep it Light at First – No one wants to spend time on a conversation that goes nowhere, but you should try not to rush to serious topics. It’s easier to talk about marriage, children, goals, etc., when they come up organically.
- Match Their Energy – Look at the length of their messages and their tone. Try to match the pace, direction, and tenor of the conversation. Too much can be overwhelming, and not enough can convey disinterest.
Finding Love on Dating Sunday
Members join EliteSingles every day, but we rarely see activity at the levels that occurred on Dating Sunday. We encourage existing and new members to take advantage of this once-per-year opportunity. Sign up today to find the love you deserve.