Washington's Birthday Daisy Gatson Bates Day (Arkansas) Presidents' Day Mardi Gras (Louisiana)

U.S. Calendar

Today’s observances, tomorrow’s highlights, and a full month overview in one place.

Today's events

Monday, February 16th, 2026

Holiday Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday commemorates not only the first President of the United States but also the enduring ideals of leadership, integrity, and dedication to the nation's founding principles.

State Holiday Daisy Gatson Bates Day (Arkansas)

Trailblazing Spirit: Celebrating Daisy Gatson Bates Day, A Champion of Civil Rights

Holiday Presidents' Day

Uniting Past and Present: Honoring Leadership Through History

Chinese New Year's Eve

Farewell the Old, Welcome the New with Unity and Joy

Day Info: 16 Feb 2026

Tomorrow's events

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

Global Tourism Resilience Day

Strength in Journey: Embracing Resilience on Global Tourism Resilience Day

Chinese New Year

Lunar New Year. Welcoming Spring, Renewing Fortune

Shrove Tuesday

Indulge in Tradition: Flipping Pancakes and Celebrating Shrove Tuesday

State Holiday Mardi Gras (Louisiana)

Let the Good Times Roll: Embrace the Spirit of Mardi Gras

Day Info: 17 Feb 2026

Events of the month in February 2026

World Interfaith Harmony Week

Harmony Beyond Borders

Black History Month

Honoring the Legacy, Shaping the Future

Groundhog Day

Shadows and Predictions, Winter's Tale Unfolds

World Wetlands Day

Wetlands: Nature's Water Guardians

International Day of Human Fraternity

Unity in Diversity, Humanity's Strength

Rosa Parks Day in California and Missouri

Honoring a Pioneer of Equality

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Empower, Educate, End the Silence

Winter Olympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026, till Feb 22

Rosa Parks Day in Michigan

Inspiring Courage, Driving Change

International Day of the Arabian Leopard

Preserving the Majesty, Protecting the Arabian Leopard

World Pulses Day

Savoring Sustainability: Celebrating World Pulses Day for a Healthier Planet

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Unveiling Brilliance: Honoring the Contributions of Women and Girls in Science Globally

International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Building Peace, Defeating Extremism: Uniting for a Safer World

State HolidayLincoln's Birthday (Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Texas, California, Missouri, and New York)

Honoring a Legacy: Celebrating Lincoln's Birthday with Reverence

World Radio Day

Tuning into Unity: Celebrating the Power of World Radio Day

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Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day transforms the world into a canvas of love, where heartfelt gestures and affectionate words paint the most beautiful expressions of adoration and connection.

HolidayWashington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday commemorates not only the first President of the United States but also the enduring ideals of leadership, integrity, and dedication to the nation's founding principles.

State HolidayDaisy Gatson Bates Day (Arkansas)

Trailblazing Spirit: Celebrating Daisy Gatson Bates Day, A Champion of Civil Rights

HolidayPresidents' Day

Uniting Past and Present: Honoring Leadership Through History

Chinese New Year's Eve

Farewell the Old, Welcome the New with Unity and Joy

Global Tourism Resilience Day

Strength in Journey: Embracing Resilience on Global Tourism Resilience Day

Chinese New Year

Lunar New Year. Welcoming Spring, Renewing Fortune

Shrove Tuesday

Indulge in Tradition: Flipping Pancakes and Celebrating Shrove Tuesday

State HolidayMardi Gras (Louisiana)

Let the Good Times Roll: Embrace the Spirit of Mardi Gras

Ash Wednesday

Embrace Reflection: Commencing Lent with Ash Wednesday

World Day of Social Justice

Equality in Action: Embracing Justice on World Day of Social Justice

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International Mother Language Day

Celebrating Diversity: Honoring International Mother Language Day

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