Importance days in February 2026

February 1st – Surajkund Crafts Mela

The Surajkund Crafts Mela runs from February 1st to February 15th annually. This cultural heritage festival takes place in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana. It showcases handmade crafts, handlooms, and traditional fabrics. This fair promotes tourism and supports handicraft products.

 

February 1st – Indian Coast Guard Day

Indian Coast Guard Day is celebrated every year on February 1st. This day commemorates the establishment of the Indian Coast Guard. It pays tribute to those who served the nation in this force. The Indian Coast Guard protects coastal lines and enforces maritime regulations.

 

February 2nd – World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day is celebrated globally on February 2nd. This observance began in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. Its main goal is to promote the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands. The theme for 2026 will be released.

 

February 2nd to February 8th - International Development Week

International Development Week (IDW) is observed annually from February 2nd to February 8th. This tradition is primarily Canadian. It offers an opportunity for the Canadian government and citizens to recognize contributions to poverty reduction and international humanitarian aid. It also highlights career paths in international development.

 

February 4th - World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4th by the World Health Organization. This day spreads awareness about cancer among people. It aims to educate individuals about treating this disease. The theme for 2026 will be released.

 

February 4th - National Day of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's National Day is celebrated on February 4th each year. This day commemorates Sri Lanka's independence from British rule. The country voted for independence on February 4th, 1948.

 

February 6th - International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on February 6th. This day aims to raise awareness about the problems and consequences faced by females due to genital mutilation. The theme for 2026 will be released.

 

February 6th to February 14th - Kala Ghoda Festival

The Kala Ghoda Festival is celebrated annually from February 6th to February 14th. It takes place in Mumbai. This festival highlights the city's rich history of art.

 

February 12th – Darwin Day

Darwin Day is celebrated on February 12th annually. This day honors Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary biology. Darwin was born on February 12th, 1809. The observance recognizes his work on the evolution of plant science.

 

February 12th - Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

Abraham Lincoln's birthday is celebrated as Lincoln Day. It remembers his sacrifices and effective work for American democracy.

 

February 13th - World Radio Day

World Radio Day is celebrated on February 13th every year. This day spreads awareness about the importance of radio. Radio serves as a primary source of information in many countries.

 

February 13th – Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary

Sarojini Naidu's birth anniversary is on February 13th. She was born in Hyderabad on February 13th, 1879. Naidu was known as the Nightingale of India. She was the first Indian woman president of the Indian National Congress and the first governor of an Indian state (United Province).

 

February 14th - Saint Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14th. The day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest from Rome in the 3rd century.

 

February 18th to February 27th - Taj Mahotsav

The Taj Mahotsav is held annually in Agra from February 18th to February 27th. This festival celebrates India's rich cultural heritage. The Taj Mahal represents the magnificence of the Mughal era and Indian craftsmanship.

 

February 20th - Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day is observed on February 20th. Arunachal Pradesh became a new state in India on February 20th, 1987. Before 1972, it was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA).

 

February 20th - World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on February 20th. This day promotes understanding of how social justice helps eradicate poverty. Its goal is to achieve full employment and social integration. The day aims to lift people out of poverty, exclusion, and unemployment.

 

February 21st - International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is celebrated globally on February 21st. This day raises awareness about linguistic diversity worldwide. UNESCO announced the celebration of this day on November 17th, 1999.

 

February 22nd - World Scout Day

World Scout Day is celebrated by millions of Scouts globally on February 22nd. This day commemorates Lord Baden-Powell’s birthday, the founder of Scouting. Scouts worldwide gather to perform activities on this day.

 

February 24th – Central Excise Day

Central Excise Day is celebrated every year on February 24th. This day recognizes the role of excise department employees. It promotes their efforts in performing central excise duties and delivering efficient services in India.

 

February 28th – National Science Day

National Science Day is celebrated on February 28th. This day honors the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. Sir C.V. Raman received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for this discovery.