Did You Know About All of These Holidays That Take Place in February?
It's easy to forget that February is the shortest month of the year given just how much there is to celebrate in it. We're not just talking about Valentine's Day, either! Believe us, we have so much fun celebrating the day of love, but there truly is so much more that goes on during the month than just exchanging Valentine's Day gifts on February 14. Not that this is news to anyone, but February is still in winter—so there are many holidays and observances that appeal to the chilly month. If you're keen on learning just how many there are, we created a list of the best February holidays we think you should know about!
For one, the month is full of days and festivities that honor the most delicious desserts. Have you heard of National Cherry Pie Day or National Sticky Bun Day? We love an excuse to stuff our faces! For our book lovers out there, there's a day dedicated to giving someone a book! (Because flipping through pages of an enemies-to-lovers novel or romance book never gets old.) There are so many other February holidays that you might not have been aware of, so read on for a full list of them!
February Daily Holidays and Observances
Feb. 1: Decorating with Candy Day, National Baked Alaska Day, National Dark Chocolate Day, National Freedom Day, National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Feb. 2: Bubblegum Day, Crepe Day, Groundhog Day, National Hedgehog Day, National River Day, National Tater Tot Day, National Ukulele Day, Self Renewal Day
Feb. 3: American Painters Day, Feed the Birds Day, National Carrot Cake Day, National Golden Retriever Day, National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, National Women Physicians Day
Feb. 4: National Homemade Soup Day, National Stuffed Mushroom Day, National Thank a Mail Carrier Day, Sweater Day
Feb. 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day, National Pork Rind Day, National Weatherperson’s Day, World Nutella Day
Feb. 6: National Chopsticks Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day, Pay a Compliment Day, Time to Talk Day
Feb. 7: National Ballet Day, National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, National Periodic Table Day, National Send a Card to a Friend Day, Rose Day
Feb. 8: Fat Thursday, National Boy Scout Day, National Kite-Flying Day, Opera Day, Propose Day
Feb. 9: National Pizza Day, Read in the Bathtub Day
Feb. 10: Chinese New Year, International Cribbage Day, National Cream Cheese Brownie Day, National Flannel Day, National Umbrella Day
Feb. 11: National Guitar Day, National Inventors’ Day, National Latte Day, National Make a Friend Day
Feb. 12: Hug Day, National Plum Pudding Day, Super Bowl Sunday
Feb. 13: Galentine’s Day, Kiss Day, Mardi Gras, National Apology Day, National Cheddar Day, National Tortellini Day, Self-Love Day
Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday, International Book Giving Day, National Call In Single Day, National Cream-filled Chocolates Day, National Ferris Wheel Day, National Donor Day, Organ Donor Day, Read to Your Child Day, Valentine’s Day
Feb. 15: International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, National Gumdrop Day, Singles Awareness Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, World Anthropology Day, World Hippo Day
Feb. 16: Innovation Day, National Almond Day, National Caregivers Day, National Tartar Sauce Day
Feb. 17: National Cabbage Day, National Cafe au Lait Day, National Random Acts of Kindness Day, World Human Spirit Day
Feb. 18: National Drink Wine Day, Pluto Day, World Whale Day
Feb. 19: National Chocolate Mint Day, National Vet Girls Rock Day, Presidents' Day
Feb. 20: Clean Out Your Bookcase Day, National Cherry Pie Day, National Comfy Day, National Leadership Day, National Muffin Day, National Student Volunteer Day, World Day for Social Justice
Feb. 21: Language Day, National Grain Free Day, National Sticky Bun Day
Feb. 22: Be Humble Day, National Chili Day, National Cook a Sweet Potato Day, National Margarita Day, National Walking Your Dog Day, Single Tasking Day, Supermarket Employee Day, World Thinking Day
Feb. 23: National Banana Bread Day, National Dog Biscuit Day, National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day, National Tile Day, National Tootsie Roll Day, Play Tennis Day
Feb. 24: National Tortilla Chip Day, National Trading Card Day
Feb. 25: Let's All Eat Right Day, National Chocolate Covered Nut Day, Quiet Day
Feb. 26: Carnival Day, Carpe Diem Day, Letter to an Elder Day, National Pistachio Day, Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Feb. 27: International Polar Bear Day, National Protein Day, National Strawberry Day, Pokémon Day, Retro Day
Feb. 28: Floral Design Day, Inconvenience Yourself Day, National Chocolate Soufflé Day, National Essay Day, National Pancake Day, National Science Day
Feb. 29: Leap Day, National Toast Day
February Weekly Holidays and Observances
African Heritage and Health Week (Feb. 1—7)
National School Counseling Week (Feb. 5—9)
National Jell-O Week (Feb. 12—18)
Ayyám-i-Há (Feb. 26—29)
February Monthly Holidays and Observances
American Heart Month
Bake for Family Fun Month
Black History Month
Celebration of Chocolate Month
Dog Training Education Month
International Boost Self-esteem Month
International Month of Black Women in the Arts
National Bird Feeding Month
National Cancer Prevention Month
National Cherry Month
National Embroidery Month
National Goat Yoga Month
National Haiku Writing Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
National Library Lovers Month
National Macadamia Nut Month
National Self-Check Month
National Snack Food Month
National Women Inventors Month
Vegan Cuisine Month
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