Important Days in Feb 2026 – Dates, Festivals & Observances

February 2026 is a month filled with important national and international days, cultural festivals, awareness events, and popular celebrations like Valentine’s Week. From religious observances such as Maha Shivratri and Guru Ravidas Jayanti to globally recognized days like World Pulses Day and National Science Day, February holds significance across cultures and communities.

Important Days and Date in Feb 2026

Date	Day	Event / Celebration
1 February 2026	Sunday	LGBT History Month
1 February 2026	Sunday	Kick Day
1 February 2026	Sunday	Guru Ravidas Jayanti
2 February 2026	Monday	Groundhog Day 2025
4 February 2026	Wednesday	Rosa Parks Day
6 February 2026	Friday	National Chopsticks Day
7 February 2026	Saturday	National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
7 February 2026	Saturday	Rose Day
8 February 2026	Sunday	Propose Day
9 February 2026	Monday	National Pizza Day
9 February 2026	Monday	Chocolate Day
10 February 2026	Tuesday	Teddy Day
10 February 2026	Tuesday	World Pulses Day
11 February 2026	Wednesday	Promise Day
11 February 2026	Wednesday	Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
12 February 2026	Thursday	Hug Day
13 February 2026	Friday	Galentine’s Day
13 February 2026	Friday	Kiss Day
13 February 2026	Friday	World Radio Day 2025
14 February 2026	Saturday	Valentine’s Day
15 February 2026	Sunday	Maha Shivratri
15 February 2026	Sunday	Slap Day
15 February 2026	Sunday	Singles Awareness Day
17 February 2026	Tuesday	Lunar New Year
17 February 2026	Tuesday	Perfume Day
17 February 2026	Tuesday	First Day of Ramadan
18 February 2026	Wednesday	Flirting Day
19 February 2026	Thursday	Confession Day
19 February 2026	Thursday	Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
20 February 2026	Friday	Missing Day
21 February 2026	Saturday	Breakup Day
21 February 2026	Saturday	International Mother Language Day
25 February 2026	Wednesday	National Clam Chowder Day
28 February 2026	Saturday	National Science Day

February 2026 Holidays and Celebrations (Date-wise List)

1 February 2026 (Sunday)

• LGBT History Month – Celebrated throughout February to recognize the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Kick Day – Marks the beginning of Anti-Valentine’s Week.
• Guru Ravidas Jayanti – Birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a revered saint and social reformer.

2 February 2026 (Monday)

• Groundhog Day 2025 – A traditional North American observance predicting the arrival of spring.

4 February 2026 (Wednesday)

• Rosa Parks Day – Honors Rosa Parks for her role in the American civil rights movement.

6 February 2026 (Friday)

• National Chopsticks Day – Celebrates the cultural significance of chopsticks in Asian cuisine.

7 February 2026 (Saturday)

• National Fettuccine Alfredo Day – A fun day dedicated to the popular Italian pasta dish.
• Rose Day – Marks the beginning of Valentine’s Week, symbolizing love and affection.

8 February 2026 (Sunday)

• Propose Day – A special day for expressing love and making proposals.

9 February 2026 (Monday)

• National Pizza Day – Celebrates one of the world’s most loved foods.
• Chocolate Day – A Valentine’s Week favorite celebrating sweetness and love.

10 February 2026 (Tuesday)

• Teddy Day – A day to gift teddy bears as a symbol of warmth and care.
• World Pulses Day – Raises awareness about the importance of pulses for nutrition and sustainable agriculture.

11 February 2026 (Wednesday)

• Promise Day – Encourages meaningful commitments in relationships.
• Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti – Birth anniversary of the founder of Arya Samaj.

12 February 2026 (Thursday)

• Hug Day – Celebrates emotional bonding through hugs.

13 February 2026 (Friday)

• Galentine’s Day – Celebrates friendship among women.
• Kiss Day – Part of Valentine’s Week, expressing love and affection.
• World Radio Day 2025 – Highlights the importance of radio as a communication medium.

14 February 2026 (Saturday)

• Valentine’s Day – Celebrated worldwide as the day of love and romance.

15 February 2026 (Sunday)

• Maha Shivratri – A major Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Slap Day – Part of Anti-Valentine’s Week.
• Singles Awareness Day – Celebrates self-love and independence.

17 February 2026 (Tuesday)

• Lunar New Year – Celebrated in many Asian countries marking the new lunar year.
• Perfume Day – Another Anti-Valentine’s Week observance.
• First Day of Ramadan – Beginning of the holy Islamic month of fasting.

18 February 2026 (Wednesday)

• Flirting Day – A light-hearted Anti-Valentine’s Week celebration.

19 February 2026 (Thursday)

• Confession Day – Encourages honesty and emotional expression.
• Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti – Birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Empire.

20 February 2026 (Friday)

• Missing Day – Reflects on lost relationships during Anti-Valentine’s Week.

21 February 2026 (Saturday)

• Breakup Day – Marks the end of Anti-Valentine’s Week.
• International Mother Language Day – Promotes linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide.

25 February 2026 (Wednesday)

• National Clam Chowder Day – Celebrates the popular seafood soup.

28 February 2026 (Saturday)

• National Science Day – Commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Dr. C. V. Raman.

Conclusion

February 2026 is packed with religious festivals, awareness days, romantic celebrations, and educational observances. Whether you are preparing for exams, planning content, or simply staying informed, this list of Important Days in Feb 2026 helps you track every major date easily.

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