Tuesday
February 12
14 holidays and observances fall on this day.
International Darwin Day
International Darwin Day honors the birth of Charles Darwin and the advancement of science every February 12.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day
Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day promotes education and healthcare access annually on February 12.
International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers (Red Hand Day)
Red Hand Day advocates for ending the recruitment of children in armed conflicts every February 12.
Lincoln's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday honors the life and legacy of the 16th U.S. President every February 12.
National Lost Penny Day
National Lost Penny Day on February 12, is a celebration that invites us to pause and consider the small things that often go unnoticed in our lives.
Hug Day
Hug Day is celebrated on February 12. It's a day that highlights the simple yet profound impact of a hug on our emotional and physical well-being.
NAACP Day
NAACP Day honors the founding of the premier civil rights organization every February 12.
National Plum Pudding Day
National Plum Pudding Day honors the traditional steamed fruit dessert every February 12.
Safety Pup Day
Safety Pup Day promotes child safety education through a friendly mascot annually on February 12.
National Freedom to Marry Day
NAACP Day honors the founding of the premier civil rights organization every February 12.
Extraterrestrial Culture Day
Extraterrestrial Culture Day is a New Mexico-founded observance held on the second Tuesday of February to honor potential cosmic visitors.
Georgia Day (Oglethorpe Day)
Georgia Day (Oglethorpe Day) is observed on February 12. This day commemorates the anniversary of the arrival of James Oglethorpe and the first English settlers at Yamacraw Bluff in 1733.…
Fat Thursday
Fat Thursday is a traditional feast day of indulgence held on the last Thursday before Ash Wednesday.
Canada's Agriculture Day
Canada's Agriculture Day is a national celebration of the food industry held on the second Tuesday of February.
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Brazil Carnival
Brazil Carnival is a major national festival held from the Friday before Ash Wednesday until Shrove Tuesday.
World Radio Day
World Radio Day is celebrated globally on February 13. This day is dedicated to recognizing the value that radio brings to people everywhere.
Blame Someone Else Day
Blame Someone Else Day, observed on the first Friday the 13th each year, is a humorous holiday encouraging playful blame-shifting and self-reflection on personal accountability.
International Natural Day
International Natural Day is a global holiday promoting self-love and natural beauty observed on February 13.
International Condom Day
International Condom Day is a global health holiday promoting safer sex and STI prevention observed on February 13.
Employee Legal Awareness Day
Employee Legal Awareness Day is a holiday focused on educating workers and businesses about labor rights observed on February 13.
Galentine's Day
Galentine's Day is a cultural holiday celebrating female friendships and platonic love observed every February 13.
National Cheddar Day
National Cheddar Day is observed annually on February 13. This day is a celebration of one of the most popular cheese types in the world, cheddar.