February might be the shortest month, but it’s packed with daily holidays that celebrate love, history, and fun. Valentine’s Day on February 14 steals the spotlight as a global celebration of love, friendship, and romance, but it’s not alone. February 1 marks National Freedom Day, commemorating the signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the U.S. Groundhog Day on February 2 offers a playful prediction about the arrival of spring, while President’s Day on the third Monday celebrates the legacies of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other American leaders.
The month is also filled with quirky and entertaining celebrations. For food lovers, National Pizza Day (February 9) and National Margarita Day (February 22) are perfect indulgant excuses. Meanwhile, Random Acts of Kindness Day on February 17 inspires people to spread positivity and brighten someone else’s day. Animal lovers can rejoice on Love Your Pet Day (February 20), taking time to show extra appreciation for their furry companions. These lighthearted holidays bring a little cheer to the middle of winter.
February’s daily holidays also encourage reflection and community. Black History Month runs throughout the month, highlighting the achievements and contributions of African Americans, while cultural celebrations like Lantern Festival (marking the end of Lunar New Year) connect people across traditions. Whether you’re honoring history, sharing love, or simply enjoying a slice of pizza, February offers something for everyone to celebrate.
February 1st
- Black Women in the Arts Day
- Bubble Gum Day ~ 1st Friday of February
- Candy Making Day
- Car Insurance Day
- Change Your Password Day
- Decorating with Candy Day
- Face and Body Art Day
- Freedom Day
- Get Up Day
- G.I. Joe Day
- Give Kids a Smile Day ~ 1st Friday of February
- Hula in the Coola Day
- No Politics Day
- Robinson Crusoe Day
- Spunky Old Broads Day
- Wear Red Day ~ 1st Friday in February
- Work Naked Day ~ 1st Friday of February
February 2nd
- Ayn Rand Day
- Barber Day
- Candlemas
- Crepe Day
- Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day ~ 1st Saturday of February
- Groundhog Day
- Hedgehog Day
- Marmot Day (Canada)
- Play your Ukulele Day
- Sled Dog Day
- Take Your Child to the Library Day ~ 1st Saturday of February
- Wetlands Day
February 3rd
- Feed the Birds Day
- Four Chaplains Memorial Day
- Missing Person’s Day
- Popcorn Day
- Superbowl Sunday ~ Superbowl 53
- The Day the Music Died
- Women Physicians Day
February 4th
- Create a Vacuum Day
- FaceBook’s Birthday
- Liberace Day
- Hemp Day
- Medjoola Date Day
- Quacker Day
- Rosa Parks Day
- Stuffed Mushroom Day
- Thank a Mailman Day
- USO Day
- World Cancer Day
February 5th
- African American Coaches Day ~ First Tuesday in February
- Animal Reiki Day
- Chinese New Year
- Dump Your Significant Jerk Day ~ First Day of Dump Your Significant Jerk Week
- Nutella Day
- Safer Internet Day
- Shower with a Friend Day
- Weatherperson’s Day
- Western Monarch Day
February 6th
- Canadian Maple Syrup Day
- Girls and Women in Sports Day ~ First Wednesday in February
- Lame Duck Day
- Chopsticks Day
- National Signing Day ~ First Wednesday in February
- Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation Day
February 7th
- Ballet Day
- Dry Bean Day
- “e” Day
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Day
- No One Eats Alone Day
- Periodic Table Day
- Send a Card to a Friend Day
- Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day
February 8th
- Boy Scout Day
- Kite Flying Day
- Laugh and Get Rich Day
- Opera Day
February 9th
- Pizza Day
- Read in the Bathtub Day
- Toothache Day
February 10th
- All the News that’s Fit to Print Day
- Autism Sunday ~ 2nd Sunday in February
- Home Warranty Day
- Man Day ~ Sunday before Valentine’s Day
- Umbrella Day
- World Marriage Day
February 11th
- Be Electric Day
- Clean out your Computer Day ~ 2nd Monday of February
- Don’t Cry over Spilled Milk Day
- Get out your Guitar Day
- Make a Friend Day
- Meal Monday ~ 2nd Monday in February
- Pro Sports Wives Day
- Inventors Day
- Satisfied Staying Single Day
- Shut-in Visitation Day
- White T-Shirt Day
- Women and Girls in Science Day
- World Day of the Sick
February 12th
- Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
- Darwin Day
- Extraterrestrial Culture Day ~ 2nd Tuesday in February
- Extraterrestrial Visitor Day ~ 2nd Tuesday in February
- Lost Penny Day
- NAACP Day
- Paul Bunyan Day
- Plum Pudding Day
- Safety Pup Day
February 13th
- Condom Day
- Desperation Day
- Employee Legal Awareness Day
- Galentine’s Day
- Get a Different Name Day
- Madly in Love with Me Day
- Self-love Day
- Wingman’s Day
- World Radio Day
February 14th
- Book Giving Day
- Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
- Donor Day
- Ferris Wheel Day
- Frederick Douglass Day
- Have a Heart Day
- League of Wome Voters Day
- Library Lovers Day
- Organ Donor Day
- Pet Theft Awareness Day
- Quirky Alone Day
- Race Relations Day
- Singles Appreciation Day
- Valentine’s Day
- Women’s Heart Day
- World Sound Healing Day
February 15th
- Angelman Syndrome Day
- Annoy Squidward Day
- Candlemas ~ Julian Calendar
- Caregivers Day ~ 3rd Friday in February
- Gumdrop Day
- Hippo Day
- Love Reset Day
- No One Eats Alone Day
- Remember the Maine Day
- Singles Awareness Day
- Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday
- Women in Blue Jeans Days ~ 15th and 16th of February
- World Information Architecture Day ~ 3rd Friday in February
February 16th
- Almond Day
- Do a Grouch a Favor Day
- Kyoto Protocol Day
- Pangolin Day ~ 3rd Saturday in February
- Whale Day
- Women in Blue Jeans Days ~ 15th and 16th of February
February 17th
- Analog to Digital TV Day
- Champion Crab Races Day
- Daytona 500 ~ date varies
- Human Spirit Day
- My Way Day
- PTA Founders Day
- Random Acts of Kindness Day ~ also in September and November
February 18th
- Battery Day
- Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day
- Drink Wine Day
- Hate Florida Day
- Pluto Day
- President’s Day ~ 3rd Monday of February
February 19th
- Best Friends Day
- Chocolate Mint Day
- Lashes Day
- Iwo Jima Day
- Travel Africa Day ~ date varies
- Vet Girls Rock Day
February 20th
- Cherry Pie Day
- Hoodie Hoo Day
- Love Your Pet Day
- World Day for Social Justice
February 21st
- Card Reading Day
- Grain Free Day
- Great American Spit Out ~ Thursday of “Through with the Chew” week
- Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day ~ Thursday of “Engineering Week”
- Mother Language Day
February 22nd
- George Washington’s Birthday
- Girl Scout Cookie Weekend ~ Date Varies
- Be Humble Day
- World Thinking Day
- Margarita Day
- Skip the Straw Day
- Walking the Dog Day
- Wildlife Day
- Woolworth Day
- World Thinking Day
February 23rd
- Curling is Cool Day
- Diesel Engine Day
- Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
- Girl Scout Cookie Weekend ~ Date Varies
- Open that Bottle Night ~ last Sunday of February
- Single Tasking Day
- Sword Swallower Day
- Tennis Day
- Tile Day
- Toast Day
- Tootsie Roll Day
- Tongue Twister Day
February 24th
- Academy Awards Night ~ date varies
- Bartender Day
- Dance Day
- Tortilla Chip Day
- Oscar Night ~ 2019
February 25th
- Cupcake Day ~ last Monday in February
- Museum Advocacy Days (25th and 26th) ~ Last Monday and Tuesday in February
- Pistol Patent Day
February 26th
- Carnival Day
- For Pete’s Sake Day
- Levi Strauss Day
- Personal Chef’s Day
- Pistachio Day
- Spay Day USA ~ last Tuesday in February
- Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27th
- Anosomnia Awareness Day
- Inconvenience Day ~ 4th Wednesday in February
- Pink Shirt Day ~ last Wednesday in February
- Polar Bear Day
- NGO Day
- No Brainer Day
- Retro Day
- World Retrospective Day
February 28th
- Chili Day ~ last Thursday in February
- Digital Learning Day
- Floral Design Day
- Public Sleeping Day
- Rare Disease Day
- Tooth Fairy Day (also August 22nd)
February 29th ~ Leap Years Only
- Bachelor’s Day
- Leap Year Day
- Superman’s Birthday
- Underlings Day