February National Days 2027

What does February have in store for us? To be honest, a LOT! There are over 390 national and international days and 81 national months to be celebrated in February!

If you’re in the food industry, either as a business or an influencer, you can engage your audience with popular food-themed holidays like National Pizza Day and National Margarita Day.

For those focused on internet safety, mark your calendars for Safer Internet Day and National Clean Out Your Computer Day. Libraries, authors, and book enthusiasts can celebrate Library Lovers’ Day. We also recognize significant awareness days, such as World Cancer Day and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Musicians, don’t forget about World Ukulele Day.

Last but not least, let’s not overlook Valentine’s Day on February 14 ❤️

12 Most Popular National Days in February

The popularity of the holidays listed below is determined by how often their main hashtag was used on Instagram. Please note that this count is exclusive to Instagram and does not factor in other platforms. The information is current as of December 9, 2025.

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National Days in February 2027

There are hundreds of national and awareness days for us to celebrate in February. Some are observed on fixed dates, while others follow a recurring schedule, like the first Friday in February (I’m looking at you, National Bubble Gum Day). Many of the important February national days actually follow a rule and are, thus, seldom celebrated on the same date two years in a row.

February 1

February 1 is a day for changing your password…and maybe car insurance provider. On this day we also celebrate dark chocolate, freedom and Texas.

• Car Insurance Day
• Change Your Password Day
• Decorating With Candy Day
• G.I. Joe Day
• Holiday Hugs Day
• Hula in the Coola Day
• Imbolc
• International Face and Body Art Day
• National Baked Alaska Day
• National Dark Chocolate Day
• National Freedom Day
• National Get Up Day
• National Serpent Day
• National Sickie Day 🇬🇧* (First Monday in February)
• National Texas Day
• National Unclaimed Property Day
• Robinson Crusoe Day
• Spunky Old Broads (S.O.B.) Day
• World Aspergillosis Day

February 2

There are around 20 observances on February 2, ranging from fun and lighthearted ones like Groundhog Day to serious ones like Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day. Other topics celebrated on this day include hedgehogs, sled dogs and the ukulele.

• 2FA Day / Second Factor Day
• African American Coaches Day* (First Tuesday in February)
• Ayn Rand Day
• California Kiwifruit Day
• Groundhog Day
• Groundhog Job Shadow Day
• Lung Leavin’ Day
• Marmot Day
• National Brown Dog Day
• National Catchers Day
• National Heavenly Hash Day
• National Hedgehog Day
• National River Day
• National Sled Dog Day
• National Tater Tot Day
  🥔 This day is not to be confused with National Tater Day.
• National Ukulele Day
• Record of a Sneeze Day
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
• Self Renewal Day
• World Wetlands Day

February 3

There is plenty to celebrate on February 3. On this day we turn the spotlight on golden retrievers and wedding rings, and we also celebrate Elmo’s birthday. And if you want dessert, why not go for carrot cake?

• American Painters Day
• Doggy Date Night
• Elmo’s Birthday
• Feed the Birds Day
• Four Chaplains Day
• Global School Play Day* (First Wednesday in February)
• National Carrot Cake Day
• National Girls and Women in Sports Day* (Wednesday of the first week of February)
• National Golden Retriever Day
• National Missing Persons Day
• National Patient Recognition Day
• National Signing Day* (First Wednesday in February)
• National Wedding Ring Day
• National Women Physicians Day
• Take a Cruise Day
• The Day the Music Died
• World Read Aloud Day* (First Wednesday in February)

February 4

On February 4 we observe World Cancer Day, which is one of the biggest national days in February on Instagram and other social media. There are also numerous less serious days celebrated on February, like I Heart Horror Day, Liberace Day and National Hemp Day. Which one will you celebrate this year?

• Facebook’s Birthday / Friends Day
• I Heart Horror Day
• International Day of Human Fraternity
• Liberace Day
• Medjool Date Day
• National Create A Vacuum Day
• National Hemp Day
• National Homemade Soup Day
• National Stuffed Mushroom Day
• National Sweater Day* (First Thursday in February)
• National Thank a Mail Carrier Day / Thank a Mailman Day
• National Wicker Day
• Optimist Day* (First Thursday in February)
• Quacker Day
• Time to Talk Day* (UK 🇬🇧, First Thursday in February)
• Torture Abolition Day
• Transit Equity Day
• USO Day
• Willie Mays Day
• World Cancer Day

February 5

One of the most versatile days of the year, February 5 is a day for people with a sweet tooth: both Nutella and chocolate fondue is getting the attention they deserve on this day. However, it is also a day for celebrating (really?) farts, sweaters and showering with a friend. Something for everybody, maybe?

• Adlai Stevenson Day
• International Clash Day* (February 5 unless the date falls on a weekend)
• Move Hollywood and Broadway to Lebanon, P.A. Day
• National Bubble Gum Day* (First Friday in February)
• National Chocolate Fondue Day
• National Fart Day / Did-You-Fart? Day
• National Give Kids a Smile Day* (First Friday in February)
• National Shower With A Friend Day
• National Wear Red Day* (First Friday in February)
• National Weatherperson’s Day / National Weatherman’s Day
• National Woman’s Heart Day* (First Friday in February)
• Number Day 🇬🇧 (UK, Date Changes Annually)
• Western Monarch Day
• World Animal Reiki Day
• World Nutella Day
• Working Naked Day* (First Friday of February)

February 6

As you probably guessed, February 6 is the sixth day of the month. To celebrate this pointless fact, here’s six things celebrated on this day: Valentine’s Day shopping, bubble gum, Ronald Reagan, paying a compliment, frozen yogurt and muay thai.

• Ice Cream for Breakfast Day* (First Saturday in February)
• International Pisco Sour Day* (First Saturday in February)
• International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
• National Chopsticks Day
• National Frozen Yogurt Day
• National Lame Duck Day
• National Play Outside Day* (First Saturday of Every Month)
• National Valentine Shopping Reminder Day
• Pay a Compliment Day
• Ronald Reagan Day
• Reclaim Social Day
• Take Your Child to the Library Day* (First Saturday in February)
• World Muay Thai Day

February 7

There are over ten national and international celebrations and observances on February 7. There are days for celebrating ballet, fettuccine Alfredo and the periodic table. Also, if you want to send a card to your friend, why not do it today?

• British Yorkshire Pudding Day* (First Sunday in February)
  American version of this national day, National Yorkshire Pudding Day, is on October 13.
• Dump Your Significant Jerk Day* (First Sunday in February)
• e-Day (the mathematical constant)
• Hug an Addict or Alcoholic Day
• Man Day* (Sunday before Valentine’s Day)
• National Ballet Day
• National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
• National Periodic Table Day
• National Send a Card to a Friend Day
• Rose Day
• Scout Sunday* (Sunday before February 8)
• Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbors Day

February 8

Like most days, February 8 also has a mix of very different days to offer us who celebrate these wacky days. Apart from observing Opera Day and Iowa Day, you can also spend this day flying a kite or simply laughing and getting rich. I know what I will be doing!

• International Epilepsy Day* (Second Monday in February)
• Laugh and Get Rich Day
• National Boy Scouts Day
  🏕️ National Girl Scout Day is celebrated annually on March 12.
• National Clean Out Your Computer Day* (Second Monday in February)
• National Iowa Day
• National Kite Flying Day
• National Molasses Bar Day
• Oatmeal Monday* (Second Monday in February)
• Opera Day
  🎭 A similar celebration, World Opera Day, takes place every year on October 25.

February 9

If there’s one thing people love, it’s a good food day. February 9 delivers just this: it’s Chocolate Day AND National Pizza Day! It might just be a coincidence, but this day is also National Toothache Day, so remember not to get too carried away. Maybe brush your teeth twice in the evening, just to be sure?

• Canada’s Agriculture Day 🇨🇦* (Changes Annually)
• Chocolate Day
• Extraterrestrial Culture Day* (Second Tuesday in February)
• National Bagel and Lox Day
• National Cut the Cord Day
• National Develop Alternative Vices Day
• National Pizza Day
• National Read in the Bathtub Day
• National Toothache Day
• Safer Internet Day* (Changes Annually)

February 10

There are over ten celebrations and observances on February 10. Some of the highlights include Umbrella Day and Teddy Day. Lesser-known days on February 10 focus on flannel, home warranty and plimsolls. Choices, choices.

• All the News That’s Fit to Print Day
• International Cribbage Day
• National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
• National Flannel Day
• National Home Warranty Day
• National Umbrella Day
• Plimsoll Day
• Teddy Day
• Valentismas
• World Pulses Day

February 11

February 11 is a great day if you like guitars, latte and/or are happy to stay single! It’s also a day when inventors and pro sports wives are remembered for their contributions to society.

• Be Electrific Day
• Digital Learning Day* (Date Changes)
• Giving Hearts Day* (Second Thursday in February)
• Grandmother Achievement Day
• International Day of Women and Girls in Science
• National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
• National Emergency Number Day / 112 Day 🇪🇺
• National Guitar Day
• National Inventors’ Day
• National Latte Day
• National Make A Friend Day
• National Peppermint Patty Day
• National Shut-In Visitation Day
• National White Shirt Day / National White T-Shirt Day
• Pro Sports Wives Day
• Promise Day
• Satisfied Staying Single Day
• World Day of the Sick

February 12

On February 12, we’ve got Georgia on our mind. It’s also plum pudding day!

• Darwin Day
• Georgia Day
• Hug Day (Part of Valentine’s Week)
• NAACP Day
• National Freedom to Marry Day
• National Lost Penny Day
• National Plum Pudding Day
• Oglethorpe Day
• Red Hand Day / International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
• Safety Pup Day

February 13

On February 13, some days focus on food, like cheddar and tortellini. It’s also Galentine’s Day! Other things celebrated on the day before Valentine’s Day include self-love and condoms.

• Black Love Day
• Desperation Day
• Employee Legal Awareness Day
• Galentine’s Day
• Get a Different Name Day
• International Condom Day
• International Natural Day
• International Day of Self-Love / Madly in Love With Me Day
• International Winter Bike to Work Day* (Second Friday in February)
• Kiss Day
• National Apology Day 🇦🇺
• National Blame Someone Else Day* (First Friday the 13th of the year)
• National Break Up With Your Carrier Day
• National Cheddar Day
• National Crab Rangoon Day
• National Tortellini Day
• National Wingman Day
• No One Eats Alone Day* (Changes Annually)
• World Radio Day

February 14

February 14 might be famous for being Valentine’s Day, but that’s not all that we celebrate in mid-February. February 14 is also National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day and Condom Day!

• Autism Sunday* (Second Sunday in February)
• Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
• Global Movie Day* (Second Saturday in February)
• Gold Heart Day
• Have a Heart Day 🇨🇦
• International Book Giving Day
• International Snowmobile Ride Day* (Second Saturday in February)
• League of Women Voters Day
• National Black Literacy Day
• National Call in Single Day
• National Condom Day
  💞 A similar global event, International Condom Day, takes place on February 13.
• National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
• National Ferris Wheel Day
• National Homegating Day* (on Super Bowl Sunday)
• National Impotence Day
• National Library Lover’s Day
• National Organ Donor Day / National Donor Day
• National Pork Rind Day* (on Super Bowl Sunday)
• Pet Theft Awareness Day
• Quirkyalone Day
• Read to Your Child Day
• Super Bowl Sunday* (Date Changes)
• Super Chicken Wing Day* (Second Sunday in February)
• Valentine’s Day
• World Bonobo Day
• World Marriage Day* (Second Sunday in February)
• World Sound Healing Day

February 15

There are 17 national and international celebrations and observances on February 15, recognizing history, science, health, and candies.

• Annoy Squidward Day
• European Perioperative Nurses Day 🇪🇺
• International Angelman Day
• International Childhood Cancer Day
• Love Reset Day
• Make Mine Chocolate Campaign* (February 15 – April 17, 2026)
• National Black Girl Magic Day
• National Flag of Canada Day 🇨🇦
• National Football Hangover Day* (The day after Super Bowl)
• National Gumdrop Day
• National I Want Butterscotch Day
• National Poop Day* (Monday after the Super Bowl)
• National Wisconsin Day
• Remember the Maine Day
• Sick of Food Waste Day* (The day after Super Bowl)
• Singles Awareness Day / Singles Appreciation Day
• St. Skeletor’s Day
• Susan B. Anthony Day
• World Hippo Day
• World Whale Day* (Third Sunday in February)

February 16

Every year on February 16, Americans celebrate almonds and innovation. This year, it also happens to be Presidents’ Day!

• Innovation Day
• Kyoto Protocol Day
• National Almond Day
• National Do A Grouch a Favor Day
• Presidents’ Day* (Third Monday in February) 
• Tim Tam Day

February 17

On February 17 we celebrate everything from random acts of kindness and global tourism resilience to cabbage, café au lait, and personal reflection.

• Analog to Digital TV Day
• Champion Crab Races Day
• Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year / Spring Festival* (Date varies)
• Global Tourism Resilience Day
• Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday* (Day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday)
• My Way Day
• National Cabbage Day
• National Cauliflower Day
• National Café au Lait Day
• National Public Science Day
• National Random Acts of Kindness Day
• National Tennis Pro Day
• World Human Spirit Day
• Who Shall I Be Day

February 18

Imagine a day for drinking wine, appreciating your thumbs and thinking about batteries. Well, you can stop imagining, because it’s here: it’s February 18!

• Ash Wednesday* (46 days before Easter)
• Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day
• Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
• National Battery Day
• National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
• National Drink Wine Day
• Pluto Day
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• Thumb Appreciation Day

February 19

There are two digits of quirky observances on February 19, covering beauty, ethics, military service, and even hickeys!

• Global Information Governance Day* (Third Thursday in February)
• Great American Spit Out (Thursday of Through with the Chew Week)
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• International Tug of War Day
• National Airboat Day
• National Arabian Horse Day
• National Chocolate Mint Day
• National Hickey Day
• National Lash Day (not to be confused with Lash Stylists’ Day in September)
• National Vet Girls RISE Day
• National Whippet Day
• Prevent Plagiarism Day
• Skate Shop Day
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
• World Anthropology Day* (Third Thursday in February)
• World Cholangiocarcinoma Day* (Third Thursday in February)

February 20

On February 20, we focus on leadership, comfort and handcuffs. We also remember to give our pets a little extra care and attention and try not to discuss politics for once. Finally, foodies make sure to have a cherry pie and a muffin on this date.

• Clean Out Your Bookcase Day
• Friday Fish Fry Day* (Date changes)
• Hoodie Hoo Day
• International Lego Classicism Day
  🧱 If you love LEGO, don’t miss International LEGO Day on January 28.
• International Pipe Smoking Day
• National Caregivers Day* (Third Friday in February)
• National Cherry Pie Day
• National Comfy Day
• National Handcuff Day
• National Leadership Day
• National Love Your Pet Day
• National Muffin Day
• National Student Volunteer Day
• National Tartar Sauce Day* (Friday after Lent begins)
• National Whistleblower Reward Day
• No Politics Day
• Women in Blue Jeans Days
• World Care Day* (Third Friday in February)
• World Day of Social Justice
• Yukon Heritage Day 🇨🇦* (Friday before the last Sunday in February)

February 21

February 21 is a date with only a few national and international days to celebrate. But if you are into sticky buns, grain-free diets or boiled peanuts, you are in for a treat!

• Card Reading Day
• International Mother Language Day
• National Boiled Peanuts Day
• National Grain-Free Day
• National Red Sock Day* (Third Saturday in February)
• National Sticky Bun Day
• World Pangolin Day* (Third Saturday in February)

February 22

Kendrick Lamar told us to be humble and on February 22 we listen: it’s Be Humble Day! On this same day Californians celebrate their beautiful state while others might focus on appreciating wildlife, margaritas or supermarket employees. It is also World Yoga Day!

• Be Humble Day
• European Day for Victims of Crime
• Founders Day Scouts
• National California Day
• National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
• National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
• National Margarita Day
• National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day
• National Supermarket Employee Day
• National Walking the Dog Day
• National Wildlife Day
  Similar days include National Wildlife Day on September 4 and the UN’s World Wildlife Day on March 3.
• Play More Cards Day
• Single Tasking Day
• 2Twenty2 Day
• World Thinking Day
• World Yoga Day
  🧘‍♀️ A similar day, The International Day of Yoga, is celebrated globally on June 21 each year.
• Woolworth’s Day

February 23

February 23 features a mix of national days that highlight history, tennis, tootsie rolls, innovation, and even dog biscuits.

• Curling Is Cool Day
• Diesel Engine Day
• National Banana Bread Day
• National Dog Biscuit Day
• National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day
• National Play Tennis Day
• National Rationalization Day
• National Tile Day
• National Tootsie Roll Day
• Pinocchio Day
• World Understanding and Peace Day

February 24

February 24 has something for steakburger lovers, coriander haters and Twin Peaks appreciators. It is also a day for remembering bartenders and maybe snacking on a tortilla chip or two.

• I Hate Coriander Day
• National Steakburger Day
• National Tortilla Chip Day
• National Trading Card Day (don’t forget Pokémon Day on February 27!)
• Twin Peaks Day
• World Bartender Day
• World Spay Day* (Last Tuesday in February)

February 25

A rather quiet day on the national day front, February 25 highlights clam chowder and chocolate covered nuts, and more.

• Inconvenience Yourself Day* (Fourth Wednesday in February)
  It is often compared to Random Acts of Kindness Day, World Kindness Day, and National Do Something Nice Day.
• Let’s All Eat Right Day
• National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day
• National Clam Chowder Day
• National Pink Shirt Day 🇨🇦* (the last Wednesday of February).
  🇳🇿 In New Zealand it is celebrated on the third Friday of May.
• Pistol Patent Day

February 26

There are many observances on February 26, some of which highlight pistachios and toast. It’s also a day for telling fairy tales and sending letters to an elder, so there’s definitely something for everyone.

• For Pete’s Sake Day
• Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day / Girl Day* (Third or Fourth Thursday in February)
• Levi Strauss Day
  👖 Also celebrated on May 20, which happens to be the date the patent was granted in 1873.
• National Carpe Diem Day
• National Chili Day* (Fourth Thursday in February)
• National Letter to an Elder Day
• National Pistachio Day
• National Set A Good Example Day
• National Small Dog Day* (Last Thursday in February)
• National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
• National Toast Day* (Last Thursday in February)
• Thermos Bottle Day
• National Personal Chef Day is sometimes celebrated on February 26, but the more commonly observed date is July 16.

February 27

February 27, aside from being National Pokémon Day, is also known for having fun days highlighting food, nutrition, and everything retro.

• Anosmia Awareness Day
• International Polar Bear Day
• International Stand Up to Bullying Day* (Last Friday of February and Third Friday of November)
• Khachapuri Day
• National Kahlúa Day
• National Pokémon Day
• National Protein Day
• National Retro Day
• National Strawberry Day
• National Skip the Straw Day* (Fourth Friday in February)
• No Brainer Day
• The Big Breakfast Day
• World NGO Day

February 28

There are over ten celebrations and observances on February 28, focusing on delicious desserts, floral design, workplace well-being, environmental awareness, and historical figures.

• Car Keys and Small Change Day
• Global Scouse Day 🇬🇧
• International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day 🇨🇦* (February 29 or February 28 in non-leap years)
• Linus Pauling Day
• National Chocolate Soufflé Day
• National Customized Wheel and Tire Day
• National Essay Day
• National Floral Design Day
• National Public Sleeping Day
• National Tooth Fairy Day* (Also observed on August 22)
• Open That Bottle Night* (Last Saturday in February)
• Rare Disease Day* (Last Day of February)

National Months In February

February may be the shortest month, but it’s packed with national month observances covering everything from health and history to food and fun. Whether it’s raising awareness for important causes, celebrating favorite foods, or highlighting cultural contributions, these month-long observances offer plenty of ways to get involved.

Food & Drink Months In February

• Barley Month
• Berry Fresh Month
• Canned Food Month
• Celebration of Chocolate Month
• Exotic Vegetables and Star Fruit Month
• Fabulous Florida Strawberry Month
• Great American Pies Month
• National Avocado and Banana Month
• National Bake for Family Fun Month
• National Cherry Month
• National Fasting February
• National Fondue Month
• National Grapefruit Month
• National Hot Breakfast Month
• National Macadamia Nut Month
• National Snack Food Month
• National Sweet Potato Month
• Potato Lovers Month
• Vegan Cuisine Month

🔗 Related: All Chocolate-Related National Days | The Complete List of Food Days & Months

Health & Wellness Months

• American Heart Month
• Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month
• Low Vision Awareness Month
• Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
• Marijuana Awareness Month
• National Cancer Prevention Month
• National Care About Your Indoor Air Month
• National Children’s Dental Health Month
• National Condom Month
• National Fasting February
• National Heart Healthy Month
• National Self-Check Month
• National Therapeutic Recreation Month
• Raynaud’s Awareness Month
• Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
• Wise Health Care Consumer Month

Pets & Animal Care Months

• Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
• Dog Training Education Month
• Feline Fix by Five Month
• Humpback Whale Awareness Month
• International Hoof Care Month
• National Bird Feeding Month
• National Cat Health Month
• National Prevent a Litter Month
• Pet Dental Health Month
• Responsible Pet Owners Month
• Spay and Neuter Awareness Month

🔗 Related: National Days for Dog Lovers | National Days for Cat Lovers | Veterinary National Days

Love, Relationships & Family Months

• An Affair to Remember Month
• Creative Romance Month
• International Friendship Month
• National Mend a Broken Heart Month
• National Parent Leadership Month
• National Wedding Month
• Relationship Wellness Month

Personal Growth & Motivation Months

• Declutter for a Cause Month
• International Boost Self-Esteem Month
• International Expect Success Month
• National Time Management Month
• North American Inclusion Month (NAIM)
• Spiritual Teachers Month
• Worldwide Renaissance of the Heart Month
• Youth Leadership Month

Culture, Education & History Months

• From Africa to Virginia Month
• International Month of Black Women in the Arts
• Human Relations Month
• National African American Read-In
• National Black History Month
• National Library Lover’s Month
• National Women Inventors Month
• Women’s Role in History Month

Hobbies, Innovation & Miscellaneous Months

• Free and Open Source Software Month
• Haiku Writing Month
• Jobs in Golf Month
• Love the Bus Month
• National Embroidery Month
• National Enrolled Agents Month
• National Goat Yoga Month
• National Laugh-Friendly Month
• Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month
• Pull Your Sofa Off the Wall Month
• Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
• Spunky Old Broads Month