February may be the shortest month of the year, but there's no shortage of opportunities for celebration within those four weeks! Now, you might be thinking, "Valentine's Day is on February 14, so what about the other half of the month?" You'll be happy to know that there's so much more fun to be had before and after the holiday of love.
February is still in the heart of winter, so there are plenty of cold weather-adjacent holidays, like National Homemade Soup Day and National Sweater Day. If you're curious about all the festivities this month has to offer, check out this list of the best February holidays and observances you should mark on your calendar.
February starts off with Groundhog Day, followed by another festive day for furry friends—National Golden Retriever Day (which Alex Drummond's dog George would be happy to celebrate)! Later on in the month are National Drink Wine Day and National Margarita Day after a long Dry January. As you can see, there’s so much more to February than meets the eye. Keep reading to find out the rest of the February holidays to count down to.
February Daily Holidays and Observances
- Feb. 1: Decorating with Candy Day, National Baked Alaska Day, National Dark Chocolate Day, National Freedom Day, Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
- Feb. 2: National Crepe Day, Groundhog Day, National Hedgehog Day, National River Day, National Tater Tot Day, Self Renewal Day
- Feb. 3: American Painters Day, Feed the Birds Day, National Carrot Cake Day, National Golden Retriever Day, National Women Physicians Day
- Feb. 4: National Homemade Soup Day, National Stuffed Mushroom Day, National Thank a Mail Carrier Day, National Sweater Day
- Feb. 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day, National Weatherperson’s Day, World Nutella Day, National Girls and Women in Sports Day
- Feb. 6: National Chopsticks Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day, Pay a Compliment Day, Time to Talk Day
- Feb. 7: National Ballet Day, National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, National Periodic Table Day, National Send a Card to a Friend Day, Rose Day
- Feb. 8: National Boy Scout Day, National Kite-Flying Day, Opera Day, Propose Day
- Feb. 9: National Pizza Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Read in the Bathtub Day
- Feb. 10: International Cribbage Day, National Cream Cheese Brownie Day, National Flannel Day, National Umbrella Day, National Clean Out Your Computer Day
- Feb. 11: National Inventors’ Day, National Latte Day, National Make a Friend Day, National Peppermint Patty Day
- Feb. 12: Hug Day, National Plum Pudding Day
- Feb. 13: Galentine’s Day, Kiss Day, National Crab Rangoon Day, National Cheddar Day, National Tortellini Day, Self-Love Day, World Radio Day
- Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day, International Book Giving Day, National Call In Single Day, National Cream-filled Chocolates Day, National Ferris Wheel Day, National Organ Donor Day, Read to Your Child Day
- Feb. 15: International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, National Gumdrop Day, Singles Awareness Day, Susan B. Anthony Day, World Hippo Day
- Feb. 16: Innovation Day, National Almond Day, World Whale Day, National Do A Grouch a Favor Day
- Feb. 17: National Cabbage Day, National Cafe au Lait Day, National Random Acts of Kindness Day, Presidents' Day
- Feb. 18: National Drink Wine Day, Pluto Day, National Battery Day
- Feb. 19: National Chocolate Mint Day, National Vet Girls Rock Day, National Arabian Horse Day
- Feb. 20: World Anthropology Day, Clean Out Your Bookcase Day, National Cherry Pie Day, National Comfy Day, National Leadership Day, National Muffin Day, National Student Volunteer Day, World Day of Social Justice
- Feb. 21: National Caregivers Day, Language Day, National Grain Free Day, National Sticky Bun Day
- Feb. 22: Be Humble Day, National Cook a Sweet Potato Day, National Margarita Day, National Walk Your Dog Day, Single Tasking Day, Supermarket Employee Day, World Thinking Day
- Feb. 23: National Banana Bread Day, National Dog Biscuit Day, National Hospitality Workers Appreciation Day, National Tile Day, National Tootsie Roll Day
- Feb. 24: National Tortilla Chip Day, National Trading Card Day
- Feb. 25: Let's All Eat Right Day, National Chocolate Covered Nut Day, Quiet Day, National Clam Chowder Day, World Spay Day
- Feb. 26: Carpe Diem Day, Letter to an Elder Day, National Pistachio Day, Tell a Fairy Tale Day
- Feb. 27: Fat Thursday, National Chili Day, International Polar Bear Day, National Protein Day, National Strawberry Day, Pokémon Day, Retro Day, National Toast Day
- Feb. 28: Floral Design Day, Inconvenience Yourself Day, National Chocolate Soufflé Day, National Essay Day, National Pancake Day, National Science Day, National Tooth Fairy Day
February Weekly Holidays and Observances
- Solo Diners Eat Out Week (Feb. 1—7)
- Women’s Heart Week (Feb. 1—7)
- National School Counseling Week (Feb. 3—7)
- African Heritage and Health Week (Feb. 7—13)
- National Jell-O Week (Feb. 9—15)
- National Flirting Week (Feb. 9—15)
- Freelance Writers Appreciation (Feb. 9—15)
- Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 9—15)
- National Pancake Week (Feb. 17—23)
February Monthly Holidays and Observances
- American Heart Month
- Bake for Family Fun Month
- Black History Month
- Celebration of Chocolate Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- International Boost Self-Esteem Month
- International Month of Black Women in the Arts
- National Bird Feeding Month
- National Cancer Prevention Month
- National Cherry Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- National Embroidery Month
- National Goat Yoga Month
- National Haiku Writing Month
- National Hot Breakfast Month
- National Library Lovers Month
- National Macadamia Nut Month
- National Self-Check Month
- National Snack Food Month
- National Women Inventors Month
- National Wedding Month
- Vegan Cuisine Month
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.
