2026
February 2026 Holidays & Events
Complete guide to February 2026 holidays and events. 6 key dates, 20 working days, 8 weekend days. Download free printable February 2026 calendar.
Notable Dates & Historical Events
| Date | Event | Note |
|---|---|---|
| February 1 | Black History Month begins (US & Canada) | Month-long observance |
| February 2 | Groundhog Day / World Wetlands Day | US tradition / UN |
| February 4 | World Cancer Day β Raising cancer awareness globally | International |
| February 8 | Safer Internet Day β Promoting responsible online usage | EU initiative |
| February 11 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science | UN observance |
| February 12 | Abraham Lincoln's birthday (1809) β 16th US President | Historical |
| February 14 | Valentine's Day β Celebration of love and affection | Global tradition |
| February 20 | World Day of Social Justice | UN observance |
| February 21 | International Mother Language Day β Promoting linguistic diversity | UNESCO |
| February 29 | Leap Day β Occurs only in leap years to correct the calendar | Every 4 years |
Official Public Holidays & Observances
| Date | Holiday | Region |
|---|---|---|
| February 2 | Groundhog Day | United States, Canada |
| February 4 | World Cancer Day | International |
| February 14 | Valentine's Day | Global |
| 3rd Monday | Presidents' Day | United States |
| Variable | Carnival / Mardi Gras | Brazil, Italy, Germany |
| Variable | Lunar New Year | China, Vietnam, Korea |
Groundhog Day β February 2
Traditional weather-predicting celebration in North America.
World Cancer Day β February 4
Global awareness day organized by the Union for International Cancer Control.
Valentine's Day β February 14
Celebrated in over 150 countries. Consumers spend an estimated $26 billion annually in the US alone.
Presidents' Day β 3rd Monday
Federal holiday honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Carnival / Mardi Gras β Variable
Major festival season before Lent. Rio Carnival attracts 2+ million visitors daily.
Lunar New Year β Variable
Celebrated by over 2 billion people worldwide. Date varies between Jan 21 and Feb 20.
Month at a Glance
Planning Tips & Resources
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External Resources
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