February is a great time for holidays, offering plenty of opportunities to have a break from the daily grind. From Valentine’s Day to President’s Day, find out what special holidays are celebrated in February. Whether it’s a short weekend away, a longer staycation, or a trip abroad, February is the month to make it happen. From the romantic celebration of Valentine’s Day to the celebration of Chinese New Year, there’s something for everyone in February. For those looking for a more traditional holiday, winter carnivals and festivals are popular activities. And of course, there’s always the opportunity to enjoy the snow and winter sports. So whatever you have planned for February, make sure to make the most of it!
Get the full list of days to mark on your calendar and start planning your celebrations!
February 1
National Baked Alaska Day
National Freedom Day (Freedom From Slavery)
National Get Up Day
National Serpent Day
National Texas Day
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – First Saturday in February
February 2nd
National Heavenly Hash Day
National Tater Tot Day
National Groundhog Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
National Day the Music Died Day
National Football Hangover Day – The Day After the Big Game
National Missing Persons Day
National Women Physicians Day
February 4
National Create a Vacuum day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
National Hemp Day
National Homemade Soup Day
National Thank a Mail Carrier Day
Safer Internet Day U.S. – First Tuesday in February
February 5
National Girls and Women in Sports Day – First Wednesday in February
National Shower with a Friend Day
National Weatherperson’s Day
World Nutella Day
February 6
National Frozen Yogurt Day
National Lame Duck Day
February 7
Bubble Gum Day – First Friday in February
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
National Periodic Table Day
National Send a Card to a Friend Day
National Wear Red Day – First Friday in February
February 8
National Boy Scouts Day
National Kite Flying Day
National Iowa Day
February 9
National Cut the Cord Day *
National Bagel and Lox Day
National Pizza Day
National Toothache Day
February 10
National Clean Out Your Computer Day – Second Monday in February
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National Home Warranty Day
National Umbrella Day
February 11
National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
National Inventors’ Day
National Make a Friend Day
National Peppermint Patty Day
National Shut-In Visitation Day
National White Shirt Day
February 12
National Plum Pudding Day
February 13
National Giving Hearts Day * – Second Thursday in February
National Break Up With Your Carrier Day
National Cheddar Day
National Tortellini Day
February 14
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
National Ferris Wheel Day
National Organ Donor Day
No One Eats Alone Day – Changes Annually (February 14, 2020)
Valentines Day
February 15
National Gumdrop Day
Singles Awareness Day
National Wisconsin Day
February 16
National Almond Day
National Do A Grouch a Favor Day
February 17
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
National Cabbage Day
Presidents Day – Third Monday in February
February 18
National Battery Day
National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
National Drink Wine Day
February 19
National Chocolate Mint Day
National Lash Day
National Vet Girls RISE Day
February 20
National Cherry Pie Day
National Love Your Pet Day
February 21
National Caregivers Day – Third Friday in February
National Grain-Free Day
National Sticky Bun Day
February 22
National California Day
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
National Margarita Day
February 23
National Banana Bread Day
National Dog Biscuit Day
National Tile Day
FFebruary 24
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25
National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
National Clam Chowder Day
Fat Tuesday
Spay Day USA – Last Tuesday in February
Paczki Day – Day Before Ash Wednesday
Fastnacht Day – Day Before Ash Wednesday
February 26
National Pistachio Day
National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
Ash Wednesday
February 27
Anosmia Awareness Day
National Chili Day – Fourth Thursday in February
National Kahlua Day
National Retro Day
National Strawberry Day
National Toast Day – Last Thursday in February
National Polar Bear Day
February 28
National Chocolate Souffle Day
National Floral Design Day
National Public Sleeping Day
Skip the Straw Day – Fourth Friday in February
Tartar Sauce Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
February 29 (Every Four Years)
National Time Refund Day *
Rare Disease Day USA – Last Day in February
Holidays whose date changes
National Wear Red Day – takes place the first Friday in February