February Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year
Updated: Jan. 23, 2024
There are many more February holidays to celebrate than just Valentine's Day!
February is the month that wraps us in the warm embrace of love with Valentine’s Day. But we don’t have to stop celebrating there! There are plenty of February holidays beyond the roses and sweet-nothings.
In fact, February proudly dons the hat of Black History Month, where we’re invited to learn, celebrate and remember the history of African Americans in the United States. February is also the time to dive into mouthwatering plant-based delights for Vegan Cuisine Month. And who knew that amid the sea of traditional celebrations, there are holidays especially for sweets fanatics, from Decorating with Candy Day to World Nutella Day.
So if you’re interested in learning more about what the month has to offer beyond the heart-shaped confines of Valentine’s Day, we share many of the known and unexpected February holidays below.
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What are the popular February holidays?
Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular February holidays. Although it’s not a federal holiday (so you sadly won’t get any time off from school or work), it’s still a commonly celebrated day in the U.S. (and around the world too!). Black History Month, Chinese New Year (2024 is the Year of the Dragon), Groundhog Day and Mardi Gras are other well-known observances in February.
Monthly February holidays
- 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
- Lent (Feb. 14–March 28)
- Low Vision Awareness Month
- National Bird Feeding Month
- National Cancer Prevention Month
- National Care About Your Indoor Air Month
- National Cat Health Month
- National Cherry Month
- National Children’s Dental Health 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 Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- National Weddings Month
- National Women Inventors Month
- National Pet Dental Health Month
- Vegan Cuisine Month
Weekly February holidays
- African Heritage and Health Week (Feb. 1–7)
- Ayyám-i-Há (Feb. 26–29)
- Burn Awareness Week (Feb. 4–10)
- Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (Feb. 7–14)
- National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 28–March 5)
- National Jell-O Week (Feb. 12–18)
- National Pastry Week (Feb. 27–March 2)
- National School Counseling Week (Feb. 5–9)
- Women’s Heart Week (Feb. 1–7)
Daily February holidays in 2024
February 1
- Change Your Password Day
- Decorating with Candy Day
- National Baked Alaska Day
- National Dark Chocolate Day
- National Freedom Day
- National Girls and Women in Sports Day
February 2
- Bubblegum Day
- Candlemas Day
- Crepe Day
- Groundhog Day
- National Hedgehog Day
- National River Day
- National Tater Tot Day
- National Ukulele Day
- Self-Renewal Day
- World Wetlands Day
February 3
- American Painters Day
- Feed the Birds Day
- National Carrot Cake Day
- National Golden Retriever Day
- National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
- National Missing Persons Day
- National Women Physicians Day
February 4
- National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
- National Homemade Soup Day
- National Stuffed Mushroom Day
- National Thank a Mail Carrier Day
- Sweater Day
- USO Day
- World Cancer Day
February 5
- National Chocolate Fondue Day
- National Pork Rind Day
- National Weatherperson’s Day
- World Nutella Day
February 6
- National Chopsticks Day
- National Frozen Yogurt Day
- National Lame Duck Day
- Pay a Compliment Day
- Time to Talk Day
February 7
- National Ballet Day
- National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
- National Periodic Table Day
- National Send a Card to a Friend Day
- Rose Day
February 8
- Fat Thursday
- National Boy Scout Day
- National Kite-Flying Day
- Opera Day
- Propose Day
February 9
- National Bagel and Lox Day
- National Pizza Day
- Read in the Bathtub Day
February 10
- Chinese New Year
- International Cribbage Day
- National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
- National Flannel Day
- National Umbrella Day
February 11
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- National Guitar Day
- National Inventors’ Day
- National Latte Day
- National Make a Friend Day
- Super Bowl Sunday
February 12
- Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
- Hug Day
- National Plum Pudding Day
- Super Bowl Sunday
February 13
- Galentine’s Day
- Kiss Day
- Mardi Gras
- National Apology Day
- National Cheddar Day
- National Tortellini Day
- Self-Love Day
February 14
- Ash Wednesday
- International Book Giving Day
- National Call In Single Day
- National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
- National Donor Day
- National Ferris Wheel Day
- Organ Donor Day
- Read to Your Child Day
- Valentine’s Day
February 15
- International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
- National Gumdrop Day
- Singles Awareness Day
- Susan B. Anthony Day
- World Anthropology Day
- World Hippo Day
February 16
- Innovation Day
- National Almond Day
- National Caregivers Day
- National Tartar Sauce Day
February 17
- National Cabbage Day
- National Cafe au Lait Day
- National Random Acts of Kindness Day
- World Human Spirit Day
February 18
- National Drink Wine Day
- Pluto Day
- World Whale Day
February 19
- National Chocolate Mint Day
- National Vet Girls Rock Day
- Presidents Day
February 20
- Clean Out Your Bookcase Day
- National Cherry Pie Day
- National Comfy Day
- National Leadership Day
- National Muffin Day
- National Student Volunteer Day
- Presidents Day
- World Day for Social Justice
February 21
- Language Day
- National Grain-Free Day
- National Sticky Bun Day
February 22
- Be Humble Day
- George Washington‘s Birthday
- 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
February 23
- Digital Learning Day
- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
- National Banana Bread Day
- National Chili Day
- National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day
- National Tile Day
- National Toast Day
- National Tootsie Roll Day
- Play Tennis Day
February 24
- National Skip the Straw Day
- National Tartar Sauce Day
- National Tortilla Chip Day
- World Bartender Day
February 25
- Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
- Let’s All Eat Right Day
- National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
- National Clam Chowder Day
- Quiet Day
February 26
- Carnival Day
- Carpe Diem Day
- Letter to an Elder Day
- National Pistachio Day
- Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27
- International Polar Bear Day
- National Protein Day
- National Strawberry Day
- Pokémon Day
- Retro Day
February 28
- Floral Design Day
- Inconvenience Yourself Day
- National Chocolate Soufflé Day
- National Essay Day
- National Pancake Day
- National Public Sleeping Day
- National Science Day
- Rare Disease Day
- U.S. Snow Shoe Day
- World Spay Day
February 29
- Leap Day
- National Toast Day
