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. Plus, let’s not overlook Valentine’s Day on February 14. In short, there’s a wealth of occasions to celebrate!
If you’re just looking for what to celebrate today and tomorrow, or maybe want to know if you missed something yesterday, go here:
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.
| Rank | Holiday Name | Hashtag | # Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galentine’s Day | #GalentinesDay | 1,800,000 |
| 2 | Presidents’ Day | #PresidentsDay | 776,000 |
| 3 | World Cancer Day | #WorldCancerDay | 648,000 |
| 4 | Groundhog Day | #GroundhogDay | 569,000 |
| 5 | National Love Your Pet Day | #NationalLoveYourPetDay | 460,000 |
| 6 | National Pizza Day | #NationalPizzaDay | 396,000 |
| 7 | National Margarita Day | #NationalMargaritaDay | 366,000 |
| 8 | National Drink Wine Day | #NationalDrinkWineDay | 131,000 |
| 9 | Teddy Day | #TeddyDay | 177,000 |
| 10 | Random Acts of Kindness Day | #RandomActsofKindnessDay | 90,500 |
| 11 | World Nutella Day | #WorldNutellaDay | 82,700 |
| 12 | National Lash Day | #NationalLashDay | 72,800 |
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National Days in February 2026
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. Examples include National Wear Red Day (First Friday in February), World Marriage Day (Second Sunday in February), and National Skip the Straw Day (Fourth Friday in February). Finally, February 29 on leap years is National Time Refund Day!
February 1
There are both national and international celebrations and observances on February 1. It is a day for changing your password…and maybe car insurance provider. On February 1 we also celebrate dark chocolate, freedom and Texas. Not bad, eh?
- British Yorkshire Pudding Day* (First Sunday of February, 1st February in 2026)
American version of this national day, National Yorkshire Pudding Day, is on October 13. - Car Insurance Day
- Change Your Password Day
- Decorating With Candy Day
- Dump Your Significant Jerk Day* (First Sunday in February)
- G.I. Joe Day
- Holiday Hugs Day
- Hula in the Coola Day
- Imbolc
- International Face and Body Art Day
- Lung Leavin’ Day
- National Baked Alaska Day
- National Dark Chocolate Day
🍫 Did you know Bittersweet Chocolate has its own dedicated national day? Plus, there are 75+ national days celebrating chocolate in all its delicious forms! 🎉🍩🍪 - National Freedom Day
- National Get Up Day
- National Serpent Day
- National Texas Day
- National Unclaimed Property Day
- Robinson Crusoe Day
- Scout Sunday* (Sunday before February 8th)
- Shape Up With Pickles Time* (First Week of February: February 1-7, 2026)
- Spunky Old Broads (S.O.B.) Day
- World Aspergillosis Day
February 2
There are over 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 February 2 include hedgehogs, sled dogs and the ukulele.
- 2FA Day / Second Factor Day
- Ayn Rand Day
- California Kiwifruit Day
- Crêpe Day / Jour Des Crêpes / La Chandeleur 🇫🇷
🥞 Did you know there are several national days dedicated to pancakes? The most notable is National Pancake Day, celebrated on September 26, but there are others as well! - Groundhog Day
- Groundhog Job Shadow Day
- Marmot Day
- National Brown Dog Day
🐾 For more dogs, cats, and pets national days, visit the dedicated pages or use the search feature on our website to find exactly what you’re looking for! - National Catchers Day
- National Heavenly Hash Day
🍴 Have you checked out our National Food Days Calendar yet? Discover all the delicious food-related celebrations happening throughout the year! - National Hedgehog Day
- National River Day
- National Sickie Day 🇬🇧* (First Monday in February)
- National Sled Dog Day
- National Tater Tot Day
🥔 This day is not to be confused with National Tater Day on March 31, which celebrates all types of potatoes in all their delicious forms! - National Ukulele Day / World Ukulele Day / Play Your 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?
- African American Coaches Day* (First Tuesday of February)
- American Painters Day
- Doggy Date Night
🐾 Here we have listed all national days for dogs for your convenience! - Elmo’s Birthday
📺 If you celebrate Elmo, you probably also want to make sure you don’t miss out on Sesame Street Day, which is observed annually on November 10! - Feed the Birds Day
- Four Chaplains Day
- National Carrot Cake Day
- National Golden Retriever Day
- National Missing Persons Day
- National Patient Recognition Day
- National Wedding Ring Day
👨👩👧👦 Did you know that we have a complete list of family and relationship-related national days? ❤️✨ - National Women Physicians Day
- Take a Cruise Day
- The Day the Music Died
🎶 If you’re into music, make sure you explore our list of music-related national days! 🎤🎸🎼✨
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
- Global School Play Day* (First Wednesday in February)
- I Heart Horror Day
- International Day of Human Fraternity
- Liberace Day
- Medjool Date Day
- National Create A Vacuum Day
- National Girls and Women in Sports Day* (Wednesday of the first week of February)
- National Hemp Day
- National Homemade Soup Day
- National Stuffed Mushroom Day
🍄 Did you know there are several national days dedicated to mushrooms? Celebrate these fantastic fungi on their special days throughout the year! - National Thank a Mail Carrier Day / Thank a Mailman Day
- National Signing Day* (First Wednesday in February)
- National Wicker Day
- Quacker Day
- Torture Abolition Day
- Transit Equity Day
- USO Day
- Willie Mays Day
- World Cancer Day
- World Read Aloud Day* (First Wednesday in February)
February 5
One of the most random 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)
🎶 Check out other music-related national days, all gathered in one place for your convenience and inspiration! 🎤🎸🎼✨ - Move Hollywood and Broadway to Lebanon, P.A. Day
- National Chocolate Fondue Day
- National Fart Day
- National Shower With A Friend Day
- National Sweater Day* (First Thursday in February)
- National Weatherperson’s Day / National Weatherman’s Day
- Optimist Day* (First Thursday in February)
- Time to Talk Day* (UK 🇬🇧, First Thursday in February)
- Western Monarch Day
- World Animal Reiki Day
🐾 Go here for more pet observances. - World Nutella Day
🍫 Did you know there are 75+ national days celebrating chocolate in all its delicious forms!
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: chopsticks, bubble gum, Ronald Reagan, paying a compliment, frozen yogurt and muay thai.
- International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
- National Bubble Gum Day* (First Friday in February)
🫧 A similar celebration, National Chewing Gum Day, takes place on September 30, honoring chewing gum in all its forms and flavors! - National Chopsticks Day
🍜 Discover all the pasta and noodle-themed national days and months celebrated throughout the year and enjoy every delicious occasion! - National Frozen Yogurt Day
🍦 Discover similar ice cream-related national days and months all gathered on one page for your convenience! - National Give Kids a Smile Day* (First Friday in February)
- National Lame Duck Day
- Number Day 🇬🇧 (UK, Date Changes Annually)
- National Valentine Shopping Reminder Day
- National Wear Red Day* (First Friday in February)
- National Woman’s Heart Day* (First Friday in February)
- Ronald Reagan Day
- World Muay Thai Day
- Pay a Compliment Day
- Reclaim Social Day
📵 Thinking about a social media break? Download our free Social Media Detox Tracker to help you stay committed and make the most of your time offline! ✨📖 - Working Naked Day* (First Friday of February)
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?
- e-Day
- Hug an Addict or Alcoholic Day
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There are also several national days dedicated to reducing alcohol consumption. If you’re interested, check them out and find inspiration for your journey! - Ice Cream for Breakfast Day* (First Saturday in February)
🍦 Check out the complete list of ice cream-related national days and months all gathered on one page. 🎉🍨 - International Pisco Sour Day* (First Saturday in February)
🍹 Curious about all the alcohol and drinking-related national days? We’ve created a special list for you—cheers to celebrating in style! 🥂🎉 - National Ballet Day
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
- National Periodic Table Day
- National Play Outside Day* (First Saturday of Every Month)
- National Send a Card to a Friend Day
- Rose Day
- Take Your Child to the Library Day* (First Saturday in February)
📚 There are dozens of book national days and months to celebrate your love for reading all year long. 🎉 Also, if you’re looking for cute reading trackers for kids, I’m sharing them for free on here on DigitalHygge. 📖✨ - 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!
- Autism Sunday* (Second Sunday in February)
- Laugh and Get Rich Day
- Man Day* (Sunday before Valentine’s Day)
👨 A similar observance, International Men’s Day, is celebrated on November 19. - National Boy Scouts Day
🏕️ A similar day, National Girl Scout Day, is celebrated annually on March 12. - National Homegating Day* (Every Super Bowl Sunday)
- National Iowa Day
- National Kite Flying Day
- National Molasses Bar Day
- National Pork Rind Day* (First Sunday in February, coinciding with Super Bowl Sunday)
- Opera Day
🎭 A similar celebration, World Opera Day, takes place every year on October 25. - Super Bowl Sunday* (Date Changes)
- Super Chicken Wing Day* (Second Sunday in February)
- World Marriage Day* (Second Sunday in February)
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?
- Chocolate Day
🍫 Calling all chocolate lovers! Discover 79+ chocolate-related national days gathered in one ultimate list. Your sweet tooth will thank you! 🎉🍩🍪 - International Epilepsy Day* (Second Monday in February)
- National Bagel and Lox Day
- National Clean Out Your Computer Day* (Second Monday in February)
🧼 Did you know that there are over 30 national days dedicated to cleaning and organization? - National Cut the Cord Day
- National Develop Alternative Vices Day
✨ To help my readers, I’ve created plenty of free challenges to support you in losing weight, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, exercising more, and even taking a social media detox. Check out the free printables page to explore them all! - National Football Hangover Day* (The day after Super Bowl)
- National Pizza Day
🍕 Check out the page where I’ve gathered all national days and months celebrating pizza—because every slice deserves a celebration! - National Poop Day* (Second Monday in February)
- National Read in the Bathtub Day
- National Toothache Day
- Oatmeal Monday* (Second Monday of February)
- Pizza Pie Day
- Sick of Food Waste Day* (The day after Super Bowl)
February 10
There are over ten random 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
- Canada’s Agriculture Day 🇨🇦* (Changes Annually)
- Extraterrestrial Culture Day* (Second Tuesday of February)
👽 For those interested in this topic, World UFO Day is celebrated on two separate dates—June 24 and July 2—giving you double the chance to explore the unknown! - International Cribbage Day
- National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
🍫 Explore 70+ national days celebrating chocolate throughout the year and indulge in all the sweet moments! - National Flannel Day
- National Home Warranty Day
- National Umbrella Day
- Plimsoll Day
- Safer Internet Day* (Changes Annually)
- 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
- Grandmother Achievement Day
👨👩👧👦 Explore the complete list of family and relationship-related national days and celebrate the special connections that matter most all year long! - International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
- National Emergency Number Day / 112 Day 🇪🇺
- National Get Out Your Guitar Day / National Guitar Day
🎵 Explore all music-themed national days. - National Inventors’ Day
🚀 A related celebration,National Kid Inventor Day, was recently observed on January 17, honoring the creativity and innovation of young minds! - National Latte Day
☕️ Calling all coffee lovers! Explore our comprehensive list of all coffee-related national days and celebrate your caffeine cravings year-round! - National Make A Friend Day
- National Peppermint Patty Day
🍫 For even more chocolate-themed national days, be sure to check out our dedicated list and celebrate chocolate all year long! - 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
📅 A similar celebration, Evolution Day, takes place on November 24, marking the anniversary of the 1859 publication of On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. 🧬 - Digital Learning Day* (Date Changes)
- Fat Thursday* (Last Thursday before Ash Wednesday)
- Georgia Day
- Giving Hearts Day* (Second Thursday in February)
- Hug Day (Part of Valentine’s Week)
🤗 There are many national days celebrating kindness and hugs throughout the year. The most similar to Hug Day is National Hugging Day, observed on January 21, encouraging warm embraces and spreading joy! ❤️ - 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
📅 A similar occasion, National Name Yourself Day, is celebrated every year on April 9, giving everyone a fun chance to reinvent their name for a 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
- No One Eats Alone Day* (Friday of the 2nd full week in February)
- National Tortellini Day
- National Wingman Day
- 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!
- Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
- Global Movie Day* (Second Saturday in February)
- Gold Heart Day
- Have a Heart Day 🇨🇦
- International Book Giving Day
📚 There are many more national days dedicated to books and reading throughout the year. - 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
🍫 For even more chocolate-themed national days, be sure to check out our dedicated list and celebrate chocolate all year long! 🎉🍩🍪 - National Ferris Wheel Day
- National Impotence Day
- National Library Lover’s Day
- National Organ Donor Day / National Donor Day
- Pet Theft Awareness Day
- Quirkyalone Day
- Read to Your Child Day
- Valentine’s Day
- World Bonobo Day
- World Sound Healing Day
February 15
There are 19 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 3, 2026)
- National Black Girl Magic Day
- National Flag of Canada Day 🇨🇦
- National Gumdrop Day
- National I Want Butterscotch Day
- National Wisconsin Day
- Remember the Maine Day
- Singles Awareness Day / Singles Appreciation Day
- St. Skeletor’s Day
- Support an Independent Pub Day 🇬🇧* (Date varies)
🍹 Curious about all the alcohol and drinking-related national days? We’ve crafted a special list just for you—cheers to celebrating in style! - 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 and National Pancake (IHOP) Day!
- Daisy Gatson Bates Day* (Third Monday in February)
- Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
- Innovation Day
- Kyoto Protocol Day
- National Almond Day
- National Do A Grouch a Favor Day
- National Pancake (IHOP) Day* (47 days before Easter, day before Ash Wednesday)
🥞 This day aligns with Pancake Tuesday/ Shrove Tuesday / Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras in many countries, marking the last indulgence before Lent begins. - 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
- My Way Day
- National Cabbage Day
- National Café au Lait Day
☕️ Calling all coffee lovers! Explore our list of all coffee-related national days and celebrate your caffeine cravings year-round! ☕️🎉 - National Public Science Day
- National Random Acts of Kindness Day
- National Tennis Pro 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!
- Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day
- National Battery Day
- National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
- National Drink Wine Day
🍷 Did you know there are over 70 national and international wine days celebrated throughout the year? - Pluto Day
🔮 Interested in astrology? I’ve designed a handy astrology cheat sheet that’s been a bestseller on Etsy since 2021! 🌟 - 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)
🚭 I’ve created a special tracker to support those on their journey to quit tobacco. - National Airboat Day
- National Arabian Horse Day
- National Chocolate Mint Day
🍫 Did you know that there are 75+ national days celebrating chocolate in all its delicious forms!? - National Hickey Day
- National Lash Day (not to be confused with Lash Stylists’ Day in September)
- National Vet Girls RISE Day / National Vet Girls ROCK Day
- National Whippet Day
🐾 Discover all national days dedicated to cats, dogs, and pets! Celebrate your furry friends and their special moments all year round. - Prevent Plagiarism Day
- Tug of War 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
🧹 Keep your home and office tidy with the help of our Cleaning & Organization National Days! Stay inspired and tackle clutter all year long! - Friday Fish Fry Day* (First Friday of Lent)
- 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 No One Eats Alone Day* (Third Friday in February)
- 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
🐾 More dogs, cats, and pets national days. - 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
- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day / National Dog Biscuit Day
- National Banana Bread 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.
- Edward Dickinson Baker Day
- 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)
🐾 For more dogs, cats, and pets national days, visit the dedicated pages or use the search feature on our website to find exactly what you’re looking for!
February 25
A rather quiet day on the national day front, February 25 highlights clam chowder and chocolate covered nuts, and more.
- Let’s All Eat Right Day
- 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. - National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day
🍫 Curious about similar day? We have gathered 75+ national days celebrating chocolate on a single page. - National Clam Chowder Day
- 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)
🐾 Discover the ultimate list of national days dedicated to dogs! - 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
☕️ Discover the complete list of national days and months dedicated to coffee and celebrate your love for caffeine all year long! - 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
🍫 Did you know there are 75+ national days celebrating chocolate in all its delicious forms! - 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)
🍷 Curious about other wine-themed days? We’ve compiled them all into one list for you! 🥂 - 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
This was our list of social media holidays in February. We hope you found what you were looking for. If you think there’s an important holiday missing from our list, leave us a comment. Have a great February and happy social media content planning!
