Ah February, the month of love… It is so much more though! Of course, Saint Valentine’s Day falls right in the middle of the month and you might be aware of the fact that President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of the month; but did you also know that it brings us National Weatherperson’s Day, Lame Duck Day, and Polar Bear Day?
While I think everyone should pull out all of the stops for Saint Valentine’s Day — mainly because it is my wedding anniversary — you should save some energy so you can celebrate every day of the month. Which of the unusual holidays shared here are you looking forward to celebrating the most?
As always you can download the calendar here to print out and use. If you would prefer a calendar that will fit on a full page, browse through this collection of Printable February 2017 Calendars.
Month Long Observances in February
- American Heart Month
- American History Month
- Black History Month
- Canned Food Month
- Children’s Dental Health Month
- Creative Romance Month
- Dog Training Education Month
- Great American Pie Month
- International Boost Self-Esteem Month
- International Friendship Month
- Love the Bus Month
- National Cherry Month
- National Embroidery Month
- National Grapefruit Month
- National Haiku Writing Month
- National Snack Food Month
- National Weddings Month
- National Wild Bird Feeding Month
- Responsible Pet Owners’ Month
Week Long Observances in February
- African Heritage & Health Week (February 1 – 7)
- Children’s Authors & Illustrators Week (First Week)
- Freelance Writers Appreciation Week (Second Week)
- International Flirting Week (Third Week)
- National School Counseling Week (February 6 – 10 in 2017)
- Women’s Heart Week (February 1 – 7)
February 1st
- International Change Your Password Day
- Langston Hughes‘ Birthday
Born in Missouri in 1902. - National Freedom Day
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police officially came into existence
In 1920. - Robinson Crusoe Day
- Take Your Child To The Library Day
February 2nd
- Bottle Cap Patented
- Candlemas
- Groundhog Day
February 3rd
- The Day the Music Died
On this day in 1959, the plane crash claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. “Big Bopper” Richardson and the pilot, Roger Peterson. - Give Kids A Smile Day
Celebrated on the first Friday in February. - National Carrot Cake Day
- Wear Red Day
Observed on the first Friday in February.
February 4th
- Charles Lindbergh’s Birthday
Born in 1902. - Create a Vacuum Day
- Facebook’s Birthday
- Rosa Park‘s Birthday
Born in 1913. - World Cancer Day
February 5th
- Constitution Day in Mexico
- Digital Learning Days
- Disaster Day
- Hank Aaron’s Birthday
Born in 1934. - National Girls & Women in Sports Day
- National Weather Person’s Day
- Western Monarch Day
This day draws attention to migrating butterfly. - World Nutella Day
February 6th
- Babe Ruth’s Birthday
Born in 1895. - Canadian Maple Syrup Day
- Lame Duck Day
- Monopoly Board Game Goes on Sale in Stores
In 1935. - Waitangi Day
Celebrate in New Zealand.
February 7th
- Bubble Gum Day
- Charles Dicken’s Birthday
Born in 1812. - Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Birthday
Born in 1867. - Send a Card to a Friend Day
- Super Bowl 50
- Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day
February 8th
- Boy Scouts’ Day
Founded in 1910. - Laugh and Get Rich Day
February 9th
- Hershey’s Chocolate Founded
In 1894. - Toothache Day
February 10th
- Plimsoll Day
- Umbrella Day
February 11th
- Be Electric Day
- Chinese Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival or Yuanxiao Jie is a traditional Chinese festival, which marks the last day of the Chinese New Year season and the date changes every year. - Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
- National Foundation Day
Celebrated in Japan. - National Inventor’s Day
In honor of Thomas Edison’s birthday. - White T-Shirt Day
- World Day of the Sick
February 12th
- Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
Born in 1809. - Darwin Day
- National Lost Penny Day
- National Plum Pudding Day
- World Marriage Day
Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in February.
February 13th
- Clean Out Your Computer Day
Second Monday in February. - Get a Different Name Day
- World Radio Day
February 14th
- Ferris Wheel Day
- Frederick Douglass Day
- National Organ Donor Day
- Saint Valentine’s Day
February 15th
- National Flag Day in Canada
- National Gumdrop Day
- Single Awareness Day
- Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday
Born in 1820.
February 16th
- Do a Grouch a Favor Day
- National Almond Day
- Nylon Patented
By DuPont in 1937.
February 17th
February 18th
- National Battery Day
- Pluto Discovered
By Clyde Tombaugh in 1930.
February 19th
- Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood Debuted
In 1968. - National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20th
- Cherry Pie Day
- Family Day
Celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February in Canada. - Hoodie-Hoo Day
You are supposed to go outside to shout “Hoodie-hoo!” to scare away Winter and make way for Spring! - John Glenn Orbits the Earth
He was the first American to orbit the Earth on this date in 1962 in the Friendship 7 space capsule. - Love Your Pet Day
- President’s Day
Observed on the 3rd Monday in February. - Toothpick Patented
In 1872.
February 21st
- International Mother Language Day
- Polaroid ‘Land’ Camera First Introduced
By Edwin Land in 1947.
February 22nd
- Be Humble Day
- George Washington’s Birthday
Born in 1732. - Walking the Dog Day
- World Thinking Day
February 23rd
- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
- National Chili Day
Observed on the 4th Thursday in February. - Pinocchio Day
February 24th
- Dia de la Bandera
Flag Day in Mexico. - National Tortilla Chip Day
- National Trading Card Day
February 25th
- First US Electric Printing Press Patented
By Thomas Davenport in 1837. - Paper Currency Introduced in U.S.
Introduced in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln.
February 26th
- Carnival Day
- For Pete’s Sake Day
- Levi Strauss‘ Birthday
Born in 1829. - National Pistachio Day
- Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27th
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Birthday
Born in 1807. - International Polar Bear Day
- No-Brainer Day
February 28th
- Floral Design Day
- Mardi Gras
Always 46 days before Easter; also known as Fat Tuesday. - National Tooth Fairy Day
- Public Sleeping Day
- Rare Disease Day
- Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
Always the Day before Ash Wednesday
February 29th
- Leap Day
February 29th only occurs once every 4 years, known as the leap year. The next Leap Day will happen in 2020. - Yellowstone Park Day
IN 1872, Yellowstone became the world’s first National Park.
If you know of any other special days that should be included in this list, please let me know!
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I just stumbled upon this page and wanted to thank you for the inspiration. I think I am going to plan several small surprises and activities for several of these special days!