February is the second month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the shortest month and the only month with fewer than 30 days. The month has 28 days in common years or 29 days in leap years.
February symbols: Its birth flower is the violet (Viola) and the common primrose (Primula vulgaris). Its birthstone is the amethyst. It symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity. Its Zodiac signs are Aquarius (until February 18) and Pisces (February 19 onwards).
Year 511 February Holidays in History
1st » Public holidays in Nicaragua called Air Force Day (Nicaragua)
1st » Abolitionism National abolition dates e.g Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery (Mauritius)
1st » Christian Feast Day:
1st » Astina (Syrian Church)
1st » Brigid of Kildare named Brigid, patron saint of Ireland
1st » February 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
1st » Earliest day on which Constitution of Mexico Organization named Constitution Day can fall, while February 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Monday in February. (Mexico)
1st » Earliest day on which National Wear Red Day can fall, while February 7 is the latest; celebrated on the first Friday in February. (United States)
1st » Federal Territory Day (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan Territory called Labuan and Putrajaya, Malaysia)
1st » Public holidays in Rwanda e.g Heroes Day (Rwanda)
1st » Imbolc (Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, and some Neopaganism e.g Neopagan groups in the Northern hemisphere)
1st » Public holidays in Hungary e.g Memorial Day of the Republic (Hungary)
1st » National Freedom Day (United States)
1st » The first day of Quebec Winter Carnival, celebrated until February 17 (Quebec City)
1st » The start of Black History Month (United States and Canada)
1st » The start of LGBT History Month (United Kingdom)
2nd » Public holidays in Estonia named Anniversary of Treaty of Tartu (Estonia)
2nd » Christian Feast Day:
2nd » Cornelius the Centurion
2nd » February 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
2nd » Public holidays in the Philippines Other Holidays declared in the Philippines called Constitution Day (Philippines)
2nd » Public holidays in Azerbaijan known as Day of Youth (Azerbaijan)
2nd » Earliest day on which Shrove Monday can fall, while March 8 is the latest; celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday (Christianity), and its related observances:
2nd » Public holidays in Iceland known as Bun Day (Iceland)
2nd » Fastelavn (Denmark/Norway)
2nd » Rosenmontag (Germany)
2nd » Candlemas or Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple or Candlemas (Western Christianity), and its related observances:
2nd » A quarter day in the Christian calendar (due to Candlemas). (Scotland)
2nd » Celebration of Yemanja Brazil named Yemanja (Candomblé)
24th » Lindel Tsen and Paul Sasaki (Anglican Church of Canada)
24th » Modest (bishop of Trier)
24th » Sergius of Cappadocia
24th » February 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
24th » Dragobete (Romania)
24th » Flag Day in Mexico e.g Flag Day (Mexico)
24th » Independence Day (Estonia) e.g Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Estonia from the Russian Empire in 1918; the Soviet period is considered to have been an illegal annexation.