February 5, 2026, is the 36th day of the year, with 329 days remaining, and it falls on a Thursday in the sixth week of the year.
Whether it’s dipping into chocolate fondue, advocating for women in sports, celebrating Nutella, or appreciating weather forecasters, this day offers a variety of ways to learn and engage.
Below is a list of all 12 national and international days observed on February 5, each explained briefly.
National & International Days on February 5
International Clash Day* (February 5 unless the date falls on a weekend) celebrates the punk-rock band The Clash and its influence on music and activism. The observance was founded in 2013 by John Richards, a host at Seattle radio station KEXP, to recognize the band’s outspoken stance against racism and fascism and their support for social justice. Since then, cities worldwide have marked the day with official proclamations that acknowledge The Clash’s cultural impact and role in linking punk music with political expression.
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Move Hollywood and Broadway to Lebanon, Pennsylvania Day is a humorous observance that imagines relocating major entertainment centers to Lebanon, set in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Created by Tom Roy and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays, the day contrasts Hollywood and Broadway glamour with Lebanon’s rural setting, Amish farms, and close-knit community, using humor to spark local pride and to question why global cultural influence is concentrated in a few large cities.
National Chocolate Fondue Day highlights the social tradition of sharing a chocolate fondue, where people gather to dip fruit, marshmallows, or pretzels into melted chocolate. The dessert was introduced in 1964 by Konrad Egli at Chalet Suisse as a promotional idea for Toblerone, adapting Swiss cheese fondue into a dessert.
National Fart Day, also called Did-You-Fart? Day, was established in 2006 by a cartoonist Bastian Melnyk to challenge social taboos around flatulence, a normal and healthy bodily function. The observance encourage openness and education about digestion and gut health, noting that most people pass gas about 10 to 20 times a day.
National Shower With A Friend Day promotes water conservation and awareness of how water quality affects skin and hair health. Founded in 2014 by New Wave Enviro, the observance highlights how chemicals such as chlorine can be absorbed during bathing and explains the benefits of using filtered shower water. Its provocative name is designed to start conversations about environmental sustainability, responsible water use, and simple household changes that support personal health and resource protection.
National Sweater Day 🇨🇦* (First Thursday in February) is a Canadian environmental campaign launched in 2010 by World Wildlife Fund Canada to promote energy conservation. Participants lower indoor heating by two degrees Celsius and wear a sweater to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Schools and workplaces often mark the day with activities and discussions focused on sustainable living and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.
National Weatherperson’s Day, also known as National Weatherman’s Day, honors meteorologists, forecasters, and weather broadcasters and marks the birthday of John Jeffries, born in 1744 or 1745. Jeffries began keeping systematic daily weather records in 1774 and later conducted early atmospheric research during a balloon flight in 1784. The observance has been recognized for more than forty years to acknowledge the public safety role of organizations such as the National Weather Service, private forecasting services, and volunteer storm spotters who analyze data and issue warnings during severe weather events.
National Western Monarch Day honors the distinct migration and wintering behavior of the Western monarch butterfly. Established in 2004 by the California State Legislature, the day highlights the coastal overwintering groves of central California, where these butterflies gather in eucalyptus and cypress trees instead of migrating to Mexico like eastern monarchs. The observance emphasizes conservation, habitat protection, planting native milkweed and nectar plants, and winter visits to coastal sites such as Pismo Beach before the butterflies begin their spring movement inland.
Optimist Day* (First Thursday in February) celebrates individuals and organizations that inspire hope and positivity. The observance was originally promoted in 1909 by the Optimist Club of America to encourage volunteerism and acts of kindness that support community well-being, and since 2017 it has been officially observed on the first Thursday of February.
Time to Talk Day* (UK 🇬🇧, First Thursday in February) is UK’s biggest mental health awareness campaign that encourages open conversations about mental well-being. It was founded in 2014 by Time to Change, led by the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in partnership with Co-op. The day aims to reduce stigma and discrimination by showing that conversations at home, work, or school can make talking about mental health feel more normal and less intimidating.
World Animal Reiki Day highlights the benefits of Reiki healing for animals. Organized by the Shelter Animal Reiki Association, it encourages shelters and animal caregivers to offer Reiki sessions to help support animal well-being. The day was inspired by Dakota, an Australian shepherd mix who influenced the movement.
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World Nutella Day is a global celebration of the hazelnut-cocoa spread, created in 2007 by American food blogger Sara Rosso to bring fans together and share their enthusiasm. After several years of community-led growth, Rosso transferred stewardship of the day to Ferrero in 2015. The observance encourages people to share recipes, creative Nutella-themed content, and social media posts using the hashtag #WorldNutellaDay.
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