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February 2026: holidays, special days and observances
Every day of February 2026 with its special days: national and public holidays, world and awareness days, and fun days, each with one line about what it marks. Highlights: Groundhog Day (February 2), Super Bowl Sunday (February 8), Valentine's Day (February 14), Presidents' Day (February 16), Carnival (Mardi Gras) (February 17) and National Margarita Day (February 22).
February 2026 at a glance
| Date | Special days |
|---|---|
| Sun 1 | World Interfaith Harmony Week (Feb 1–7) · Dark Chocolate Day |
| Mon 2 | Groundhog Day · World Wetlands Day · Groundhog Day |
| Tue 3 | Bubble Gum Day |
| Wed 4 | World Cancer Day · International Day of Human Fraternity |
| Thu 5 | World Nutella Day |
| Fri 6 | Zero Tolerance to FGM Day · Frozen Yogurt Day |
| Sat 7 | Send a Card to a Friend Day |
| Sun 8 | Super Bowl Sunday · Kite Flying Day |
| Mon 9 | International Epilepsy Day · World Pizza Day |
| Tue 10 | World Pulses Day · International Day of the Arabian Leopard · Umbrella Day |
| Wed 11 | Women and Girls in Science Day · Inventors' Day |
| Thu 12 | Prevention of Violent Extremism Day · Darwin Day |
| Fri 13 | World Radio Day · Galentine's Day |
| Sat 14 | Valentine's Day |
| Sun 15 | Gumdrop Day |
| Mon 16 | Presidents' Day · Almond Day |
| Tue 17 | Carnival (Mardi Gras) · Global Tourism Resilience Day · Chinese New Year · Random Acts of Kindness Day |
| Wed 18 | Pluto Day |
| Thu 19 | Copernicus Day |
| Fri 20 | World Day of Social Justice · Love Your Pet Day |
| Sat 21 | International Mother Language Day |
| Sun 22 | National Margarita Day · World Thinking Day |
| Mon 23 | Banana Bread Day |
| Tue 24 | Tortilla Chip Day |
| Wed 25 | Let's All Eat Right Day |
| Thu 26 | Tell a Fairy Tale Day |
| Fri 27 | International Polar Bear Day |
| Sat 28 | Floral Design Day |
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February 1, 2026 is World Interfaith Harmony Week (Feb 1–7). And a fun one: Dark Chocolate Day.
- World Interfaith Harmony Week (Feb 1–7) Worldwide
A week for understanding and good neighbourliness between faiths.
- Dark Chocolate Day Fun day
A square of dark chocolate and a sip of coffee: enjoy.
Around the world
- Memorial Day of the Republic — Hungary
- Navam Full Moon Poya Day — Sri Lanka
- Abolition of Slavery — Mauritius
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
February 2, 2026 is Groundhog Day in the United States. It is also World Wetlands Day. And a fun one: Groundhog Day.
- Groundhog Day United StatesFun day
If the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter. What will it say this year?
- World Wetlands Day Worldwide
Wetlands are a haven for birds and water.
- Groundhog Day Fun day
Will the groundhog see its shadow? Everyone waits to find out!
Around the world
- St. Brigid’s Day — Ireland
- La Chandeleur (Crêpe Day) — France. Crêpe day in France! Flip one holding a coin for good luck.
- Constitution Day — Mexico, Philippines
- 5 more days around the world in the app →
February 3, 2026 is Bubble Gum Day.
- Bubble Gum Day Fun day
Blow the biggest bubble you can, and try not to pop it!
Around the world
- Setsubun (Bean-Throwing Festival) — Japan. Beans are thrown: 'Demons out, luck in!'
- Birthday of Imam Mahdi — Iran
- Laylat al-Bara'at — Montenegro
- 3 more days around the world in the app →
February 4, 2026 is World Cancer Day. It is also International Day of Human Fraternity.
- World Cancer Day Worldwide
Early detection saves lives. Keep up with your screenings and remind your loved ones.
- International Day of Human Fraternity Worldwide
Whatever our faith, language or colour, we are all part of one human family.
Around the world
- Independence Day — Sri Lanka
- Liberation Day — Angola
- Farmer's Day — Taiwan
February 5, 2026 is World Nutella Day.
- World Nutella Day Fun day
Spread it on toast or pour it on crepes: hazelnut spread day!
Around the world
- Food Waste Prevention Day (Italy) — Italy. Use up what's in the fridge: let nothing go to waste!
- Unity Day — Burundi
- Kashmir Day — Pakistan
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
February 6, 2026 is Zero Tolerance to FGM Day. And a fun one: Frozen Yogurt Day.
- Zero Tolerance to FGM Day Worldwide
An awareness day to protect girls and women from this harmful practice.
- Frozen Yogurt Day Fun day
A cool, fruity and refreshing dessert break.
Around the world
- Waitangi Day — New Zealand
- Day of the Sami people — Norway
February 7, 2026 is Send a Card to a Friend Day.
- Send a Card to a Friend Day Fun day
Write a short card to a friend and brighten their day.
Around the world
- Independence Day — Grenada
February 8, 2026 is Super Bowl Sunday in the United States. And a fun one: Kite Flying Day.
- Super Bowl Sunday United StatesFun day
The biggest game in American football: snacks and the half-time show.
- Kite Flying Day Fun day
If the wind is right, grab your kite: the sky is waiting!
Around the world
- Mother's Day — Norway
- Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday — Slovenia
February 9, 2026 is International Epilepsy Day. And a fun one: World Pizza Day.
- International Epilepsy Day Worldwide
Epilepsy is common and often manageable. Accurate information beats stigma.
- World Pizza Day Fun day
Thin crust or deep dish? Today is the day to settle it.
February 10, 2026 is World Pulses Day. It is also International Day of the Arabian Leopard. And a fun one: Umbrella Day.
- World Pulses Day Worldwide
Perfect time for a bowl of lentil soup!
- International Day of the Arabian Leopard Worldwide
Raising awareness to protect the critically endangered Arabian leopard.
- Umbrella Day Fun day
Rain or shine, keep your umbrella handy.
Around the world
- Children's Hospice Day — Germany. Green ribbons for those supporting seriously ill children and their families.
- Day of Remembrance (Foibe victims) — Italy. Remembering the victims and the exodus from Istria and Dalmatia.
- Fenkil Day — Eritrea
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
February 11, 2026 is Women and Girls in Science Day. And a fun one: Inventors' Day.
- Women and Girls in Science Day Worldwide
In the lab, in the field, in code: women and girls belong in every corner of science.
- Inventors' Day Fun day
Celebrate everyone who invents, on Edison's birthday.
Around the world
- National Foundation Day — Japan
- Lateran Treaty Day — Vatican City
- Islamic Revolution Day — Iran
- 3 more days around the world in the app →
February 12, 2026 is Prevention of Violent Extremism Day. And a fun one: Darwin Day.
- Prevention of Violent Extremism Day Worldwide
A call to prevent extremism through education, dialogue and equal opportunity.
- Darwin Day Fun day
Charles Darwin's birthday: celebrate curiosity about nature!
Around the world
- Women's Carnival (Weiberfastnacht) — Germany. Carnival kicks off, and women cut off men's ties!
- Vienna Opera Ball — Austria. The year's most famous ball opens with a waltz at the Vienna State Opera.
- Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) — Greece. Grills fire up all over Greece during carnival.
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
February 13, 2026 is World Radio Day. And a fun one: Galentine's Day.
- World Radio Day Worldwide
In the car, in the kitchen, at midnight… radio is still with us.
- Galentine's Day Fun day
Time for coffee, cake and laughs with your girlfriends.
February 14, 2026 is Valentine's Day in the United States.
- Valentine's Day United StatesFun day
Red roses, chocolates and restaurants at double the price. A kind word for your loved one is enough.
February 15, 2026 is Gumdrop Day.
- Gumdrop Day Fun day
Colourful, sugary and chewy: a handful of gumdrops lifts the mood.
Around the world
- National Flag of Canada Day — Canada. Marking the first raising of the maple leaf flag in 1965.
- Carnival — Norway, Slovenia
- Mahasivarathri Day — Sri Lanka
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
February 16, 2026 is Presidents' Day in the United States. And a fun one: Almond Day.
- Presidents' Day United States
Americans honour George Washington and all U.S. presidents.
- Almond Day Fun day
A handful of almonds: small but mighty.
Around the world
- Family Day (Canada) — Canada. A midwinter holiday for families in many Canadian provinces.
- Carnival Monday (Rosenmontag) — Germany. The wildest day of carnival in Germany: costumes and parades.
- Shrove Monday — 4 countries: Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia and 1 more
- 8 more days around the world in the app →
February 17, 2026 is Carnival (Mardi Gras) in the United States. It is also Global Tourism Resilience Day and Chinese New Year. And a fun one: Random Acts of Kindness Day.
- Carnival (Mardi Gras) United StatesFun day
The last day of carnival: masks, costumes and sweets.
- Global Tourism Resilience Day Worldwide
A day for tourism and its workers, bouncing back after every crisis.
- Chinese New Year Worldwide
A new year by the lunar calendar. Red clothes, fireworks and plenty of tangerines!
- Random Acts of Kindness Day Fun day
Smile at a stranger or buy someone's coffee today.
Around the world
- Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) — United Kingdom, Ireland
- Carnival (Brazil) — Brazil. Samba schools, street blocos and partying till dawn!
- Shrove Tuesday — 11 countries: Angola, Argentina, Bolivia and 8 more
- 9 more days around the world in the app →
February 18, 2026 is Pluto Day.
- Pluto Day Fun day
Discovered on this day in 1930, Pluto is still a planet in our hearts!
Around the world
- Ash Wednesday — 8 countries: Germany, Cape Verde, Haiti and 5 more
- First day of Ramadan — 4 countries: Brunei, Ethiopia, Montenegro and 1 more
- Independence Day — Gambia
- 3 more days around the world in the app →
February 19, 2026 is Copernicus Day.
- Copernicus Day Fun day
The birthday of Copernicus, who said the Earth goes round the Sun.
Around the world
- Polish Science Day — Poland
February 20, 2026 is World Day of Social Justice. And a fun one: Love Your Pet Day.
- World Day of Social Justice Worldwide
Everyone deserves decent work, fair pay and equal opportunity.
- Love Your Pet Day Fun day
Give your pet extra cuddles and treats today!
Around the world
- Marimba Day — Guatemala
February 21, 2026 is International Mother Language Day.
- International Mother Language Day Worldwide
Which language was that lullaby your grandmother sang?
Around the world
- Mother Language Day — Armenia
- Language Martyrs' Day — Bangladesh
- Birthday of King Harald V — Norway
- 2 more days around the world in the app →
February 22, 2026 is National Margarita Day in the United States. And a fun one: World Thinking Day.
- National Margarita Day United StatesFun day
Salted rim and a slice of lime: ready to celebrate?
- World Thinking Day Fun day
A day of friendship for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world.
Around the world
- Independence Day — Saint Lucia
- Founding Day — Saudi Arabia
February 23, 2026 is Banana Bread Day.
- Banana Bread Day Fun day
The tastiest way to use up those spotty bananas!
Around the world
- Emperor's Birthday — Japan
- National Day — Brunei
- Basel Carnival (Fasnacht) — Switzerland. At 4 a.m. the lights go out and the lantern parade starts three days of carnival.
- 3 more days around the world in the app →
February 24, 2026 is Tortilla Chip Day.
- Tortilla Chip Day Fun day
A bowl of dip and crunchy chips: game night is ready!
Around the world
- Flag Day (Mexico) — Mexico. Honouring the tricolour flag with the eagle.
- Independence Day — Estonia
February 25, 2026 is Let's All Eat Right Day.
- Let's All Eat Right Day Fun day
Add one more colour to your plate today: veggies, fruit, your choice.
Around the world
- National Day — Kuwait
- Memorial Day for the Victims of the Communist Dictatorships — Hungary
- EDSA Revolution Anniversary — Philippines
- 1 more day around the world in the app →
February 26, 2026 is Tell a Fairy Tale Day.
- Tell a Fairy Tale Day Fun day
Tell someone a story tonight: "Once upon a time…"
Around the world
- Khojaly Remembrance Day — Azerbaijan. Remembering those who lost their lives in Khojaly in 1992.
February 27, 2026 is International Polar Bear Day.
- International Polar Bear Day Fun day
Raising awareness for the white giants of the melting Arctic.
Around the world
- Independence Day — Dominican Republic
February 28, 2026 is Floral Design Day.
- Floral Design Day Fun day
Add colour to your home and arrange your own bouquet.
Around the world
- Day of Andalusia — Spain. Andalusia's autonomy day, with olive-oil toast at school breakfasts.
- Peace Memorial Day — Taiwan
Frequently asked questions
What are the holidays in February 2026?
Key dates in February 2026: Groundhog Day (February 2), Super Bowl Sunday (February 8), Valentine's Day (February 14), Presidents' Day (February 16), Carnival (Mardi Gras) (February 17) and National Margarita Day (February 22). Every day of the month, with world days and fun days, is listed on this page.
When is Groundhog Day 2026?
Groundhog Day 2026 is on Monday, February 2, 2026. If the groundhog sees its shadow, six more weeks of winter. What will it say this year?
When is Super Bowl Sunday 2026?
Super Bowl Sunday 2026 is on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The biggest game in American football: snacks and the half-time show.
When is Valentine's Day 2026?
Valentine's Day 2026 is on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Red roses, chocolates and restaurants at double the price. A kind word for your loved one is enough.
When is Presidents' Day 2026?
Presidents' Day 2026 is on Monday, February 16, 2026. Americans honour George Washington and all U.S. presidents.
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