February is a month that brings a vibrant mix of celebrations, observances, and cultural festivities worldwide. Whether it’s a time to honor historical figures, embrace love and kindness, or enjoy unique cultural traditions, February offers something for everyone. From internationally recognized days like Valentine’s Day to lesser-known holidays that bring communities together, this month is packed with reasons to celebrate. Dive into our list of February holidays to discover the significance and joy each day holds!
February Holidays
February 01
- Freedom Day
- Imbolc
- National Baked Alaska Day
- National Cake Pops Day
- National Dark Chocolate Day
- St. Brigid’s Day
- World Aspergillosis Day
February 02
- Candlemas
- Dia de la Candelaria
- Groundhog Day
- Inventor’s Day in Thailand
- La Fête de la Chandeleur
- National Heavenly Hash Day
- National Tater Tot Day
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
- World Wetlands Day
February 03
- National Carrot Cake Day
- National Missing Persons Day
- Setsubun
February 04
- I Heart HORROR Day
- Medjool Date Day
- National Homemade Soup Day
- National Stuffed Mushroom Day
- Rosa Parks Day
- Sri Lanka Independence Day
- World Cancer Day
February 05
- Mexico Constitution Day | Día de la Constitución
- National Chocolate Fondue Day
- National Weatherperson’s Day | National Weatherman’s Day
- Primrose Day
- World Nutella Day
February 06
- International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
- National Chopsticks Day
- National Frozen Yogurt Day | International Frozen Yogurt Day
- National Lame Duck Day
- Waitangi, Maori, New Zealand
February 07
- e Day
- Grenada Independence Day
- National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 08
- Hari Kuyo
- Narvik Sun Pageant Day
- National Boy Scouts Day
- National Molasses Bar Day
- National Potato Lover’s Day
February 09
- Feast of Apollo
- National Bagels and Lox Day
- National Pizza Day
February 10
- National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
- National Flannel Day
- Umbrella Day
February 11
- National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
- National Inventor’s Day
- National Peppermint Patty Day
- National Shut-In Visitation Day
- White Shirt Day
- World Day of the Sick
February 12
- Borrowed Days
- Darwin Day
- National Plum Pudding Day
- Red Hand Day
February 13
- Borrowed Days
- National Crab Rangoon Day
- National Tortellini Day
- National Tortoni Day
- World Radio Day
February 14
- Borrowed Days
- Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
- National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
- National Donor Day
- National Ferris Wheel Day
- Read To Your Child Day
- Valentine’s Day
- Valisblót
- V-Day
- World Cholangiocarcinoma Day
February 15
- International Childhood Cancer Day
- Kamakura Snow Cave Festival
- Lupercalia
- National Flag of Canada Day
- National Gumdrop Day
- Remember the Maine Day
- Singles Awareness Day
- Susan B. Anthony Day
February 16
- Do a Grouch a Favor Day
- Lithuania Independence Day
- National Almond Day
- National Caregivers Day
February 17
- Feast of Shesmu | The Festival of Shesmu
- Fornacalia
- National Cabbage Day
- National Cafe Au Lait Day
- Random Acts of Kindness Day
- World Human Spirit Day
February 18
- Battery Day
- Gambia Independence Day
- National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
- National Drink Wine Day
- Pluto Day
- World Whale Day
February 19
- National Chocolate Mint Day
- National Lash Day
- Shivaji Jayanti
February 20
- Hoodie-Hoo Day
- National Cherry Pie Day
- World Day of Social Justice
February 21
- International Mother Language Day
- National Sticky Bun Day
- Shaheel Day
- World Kombucha Day
February 22
- Cat Day
- Founders’ Day
- Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
- National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
- National Margarita Day
- National Wildlife Day
- World Thinking Day
February 23
- Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
- Mashramani
- Mount Fuji Day
- National Banana Bread Day
- National Tile Day
February 24
- Día de la Bandera
- Estonia Independence Day | Iseseisvuspäev
- National Tortilla Chip Day
- World Bartender Day
February 25
- Elvis Presley Day
- National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day
- National Clam Chowder Day
- Plum Blossom Festival
- Wear Red Day
February 26
- Letter to an Elder Day
- Levi Strauss Day
- National Pistachio Day
- Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27
- Anosmia Awareness Day
- Doctors’ Day
- International Polar Bear Day
- National Kahlua Day
- National Strawberry Day
February 28
- Floral Design Day
- Kalevala Day
- National Chocolate Soufflé Day
- National Science Day
- Rare Disease Day (on non-Leap Years)
February 29 – Leap Years: 2024, 2028, 2032
- Bachelor’s Day
- International Underlings Day
- Leap Day
- National Frog Legs Day
- National Surf and Turf Day
- Rare Disease Day