Traditional
Holidays
Holidays
This started as a western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus that is now typically associated with romantic love.
St. Valentine’s Day
On Feb. 11th, this day serves as a reminder to stop stressing over the small stuff (and clumsiness is forgiven)!
Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
This was the opening day of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Friday, Feb. 6th
Although this celebration most often occurs in warm environments, don’t confuse it with the cruise line!
Carnival
Most popularly occurring in New Orleans, this festival marks the last day for Catholics to indulge before weeks of fasting and reflection.
Mardi Gras
A U.S. holiday that honors the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as those of every U.S. president.
Presidents Day
Occurring on Feb. 20th, this day promotes global awareness and action for social justice, urging individuals and organizations to address issues of inequality, discrimination, and poverty through education, advocacy, and collaborative efforts.
World Day of Social Justice
Played in February, this term began to be used as the National Football League's championship game after the 1968 season.
Super Bowl
Purposefully chosen in late February for the observance, noting that it is often a gray and somber time of year that could be improved with the “summer sun” imagery associated with the drink. This day serves as an opportunity to indulge in this popular beverage made famous by our friends south of the border.
National Margarita Day
On this day, ashes are placed on foreheads as a powerful symbol of mortality, repentance, and spiritual renewal in Christian tradition.
Ash Wednesday
This day has been traditionally used to predict the arrival of spring [let's hope for an early one!]
Groundhog Day
On Feb. 20th, this day is an opportunity to show some extra love to our furry friends.
National Love Your Pet Day
The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in this country.
Italy
Carnival is commonly celebrated in Central and South America. This weeklong vibrant celebration is filled with music, dance, and cultural significance, with the most famous being the located in this city and country.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This commemorates the Buddha’s passing into final Nirvana after his physical death. It’s observed through meditation and teachings, reflecting on impermanence and compassion.
Parinirvana
This month-long heritage celebration is designated to remember the contributions of people of the African diaspora and serves to recognize the achievements, history, and contributions of African Americans, observed every February in the United States.
Black History Month
Also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, this marks the beginning of the lunar calendar in many East Asian cultures.
Lunar New Year
This country won gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics in both men's and women's ice hockey.
USA, USA, USA!!!
Initially created as part of a 2018 competition in Australia and New Zealand, named The Perfect Blend, this day celebrates the art of mixology and hospitality.
World Bartender Day
This religious holy month begins on February 17, 2026, subject to the moon sighting. Muslims observe fasting from dawn to sunset, engage in prayer, reflection, and charitable acts.
Ramadan
Held on Feb. 1st, this day serves as a celebration of the signing of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States in 1865.
National Freedom Day
This is a holiday in Mexico that marks the enactment of its Constitution. Observed on February 5th.
Constitution Day
This country won the most gold medals at the 2026 winter Olympics.
Norway
Also known as Shrove Tuesday, this popular celebratory event's name is French for "Fat Tuesday"
Mardi Gras
February 2026 marks the start is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year in preparation for Easter. It echoes the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan.
Lent