February might be the shortest month of the year, but it’s chock-full of fun holidays, and we aren’t just talking about Valentine’s Day! If you’d like to add some extra cheer to your life, pick a few of these fun holidays to celebrate this month!
February is the second month of the year and the only month with 28 days (unless its a leap year).
Valentines day is the biggest celebration in February but there’s also Groundhog Day and Super Bowl and Mardi gras, and many more fun days to celebrate!
So grab your friends and family and get ready, as there are plenty of fun things to do this month. Check out some of the highlights below.
Holidays to Celebrate in February
Test your cocktail making skills for world bartender day on the 24th, and enjoy your pancakes on pancake day (also named Fat Tuesday and Shrove Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.
February Symbols
- February Birthstone: Amethyst.
- February Flower of the month: Violets and Primrose
- Signs of the Zodiac: Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb 20) & Pisces (Feb. 21 – Mar. 20)
Monthly Observances
- National Cherry Month
- National Embroidery Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- Library Lovers Month
Unique February Holidays!
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| FEB 1 | National Dark Chocolate Day National Freedom Day National Baked Alaska Day |
| FEB 2 | Groundhog Day National Hedgehog Day National Tater Tot Day National Ukulele Day Crepe Day |
| FEB 3 | Doggy Date Night National Carrot Cake Day National Golden Retriever Day |
| FEB 4 | National Thank a Mail Carrier Day World Cancer Day National Homemade Soup Day |
| FEB 5 | National Chocolate Fondue Day National Shower a Friend Day National Signing Day World Nutella Day |
| FEB 6 | National Frozen Yogurt Day Time to Talk Day |
| FEB 7 | National Fettuccine Alfredo Day National Send a Card to a Friend Day |
| FEB 8 | National Boy Scout Day National Kite-Flying Day National Potato Lover’s Day |
| FEB 9 | National Pizza Day National Toothache Day |
| FEB 10 | National Umbrella Day National Cream Cheese Brownie Day |
| FEB 11 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science National Guitar Day National Inventors’ Day National Make-a-Friend Day |
| FEB 12 | National Plum Pudding Day |
| FEB 13 | Galentine’s Day National Crab Rangoon Day National Cheddar Day National Italian Food Day National Tortellini Day World Radio Day |
| FEB 14 | National Donor Day Valentine’s Day National Cream Filled Chocolates Day |
| FEB 15 | National Gumdrop Day Singles Awareness Day |
| FEB 16 | National Almond Day |
| FEB 17 | National Cafe Au Lait Day Presidents Day Random Act of Kindness Day |
| FEB 18 | National Drink Wine Day |
| FEB 19 | Tug of War Day National Chocolate Mint Day |
| FEB 20 | National Love Your Pet Day National Muffin Day National Cherry Pie Day |
| FEB 21 | National Sticky Bun Day |
| FEB 22 | National Margarita Day National Walking the Dog Day |
| FEB 23 | National Dog Biscuit Day National Banana Bread Day |
| FEB 24 | National Tortilla Chip Day World Bartender Day |
| FEB 25 | National Clam Chowder Day National Chocolate Covered Nut Day |
| FEB 26 | Tell a Fairy Tale Day National Pistachio Day |
| FEB 27 | International Polar Bear Day National Pokemon Day National Strawberry Day |
| FEB 28 | National Tooth Fairy Day National Chocolate Souffle Day |
| FEB 29 | Leap Year (every 4 years) |
Moving National Days of February
- Give Kids a Smile Day (1st Friday)
- National Bubblegum Day (1st Friday)
- Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (1st Saturday)
- Chinese New Year (follows the movement of the moon and sun and falls between January 21 and February 21 each year. January 22 in 2023)
- Super Bowl Sunday (2nd Sunday)
- Oatmeal Monday (2nd Monday)
- Mardi Gras (The Tuesday before the start of Lent. February 21 in 2023)
- Fat Tuesday / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day (The day before Ash Wednesday. February 21 in 2023)
- Ash Wednesday (46 days before Easter. February 22 in 2023)
- National President’s Day (3rd Monday)
- National Caregiver’s Day (3rd Friday)
- National Woman’s Heart Day (3rd Friday)
- National Chili Day (4th Thursday)
- International Tongue Twister Day (Last Saturday)
February Printables & Activities
We have lots of crafts, printables, and word search pages perfect for the month of February. Great for anyone who needs some me-time, and the kids will enjoy them too.
- February Word Search Printable
- Valentine’s Day Word Search Printable
- Valentine Gnomes Coloring Pages Printable
- Pancake Day Word Search Printable
- Fun Print and Color Winter Door Hangers
- Winter Gnomes Coloring Bookmarks
So there you have it! You now have lots of reasons to celebrate in Feb. Which February holidays will you celebrate?
Monthly Holidays and Observances Lists
- Fun Holidays in January
- February Holidays – you’re here.
- March Holidays
- April Holidays
- Weird and Wonderful Holidays in May To Celebrate
- Fun and Funky Holidays in June To Celebrate
- Fun Holidays in July To Celebrate
- Fun Holidays in August To Celebrate
- Unique Holidays in September To Celebrate
- Fun Holidays in October To Celebrate
- November Holidays
- Fun Holidays in December to Celebrate