International Epilepsy Day
International Epilepsy Day is observed annually on the second Monday in February. It was established in 2015 by the International Bureau for Epilepsy and the International League Against Epilepsy. The […]
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Children’s Hospice Day
Children’s Hospice Day is an annual observance associated most strongly with Germany under the name Tag der Kinderhospizarbeit. It is observed on a fixed calendar date of February 10 each […]
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International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
The International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers is observed annually on February 12. It is also widely known as Red Hand Day, a reference to the red handprint […]
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Giving Hearts Day
Giving Hearts Day is an annual 24 hour charitable giving event held on the second Thursday in February. It originated in 2008 as a regional online fundraising concept developed by […]
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Valentine’s Day
A Day Devoted to Love in All Its Forms Valentine’s Day, celebrated each year on February 14, is often associated with roses, chocolates, candlelit dinners, and handwritten cards. But beneath the commercial sparkle is a holiday rooted in centuries of storytelling, devotion, and the simple human desire to express affection. Today, people mark the occasion […]
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National Sticky Bun Day
Origins and Historical Background of National Sticky Bun Day National Sticky Bun Day is observed annually on February 21 and centers on one of the most enduring sweet breads in American baking traditions. Sticky buns, sometimes referred to as caramel buns, trace their roots to European yeast-based pastries that were brought to North America by […]
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Make Mine Chocolate
Make Mine Chocolate is a seasonal public education campaign that encourages giving chocolate rabbits instead of live rabbits as gifts associated with Easter. The campaign is associated with animal welfare […]
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National Vet Girls ROCK Day
National Vet Girls ROCK Day is observed annually on February 19 in the United States. It is associated with recognition of women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces […]
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National Day of Solidarity with Muslim Arab and South Asian Immigrants
National Day of Solidarity with Muslim, Arab and South Asian Immigrants is observed annually on February 20 in the United States. The observance functions as a civic recognition and solidarity […]
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National Whistleblower Reward Day
National Whistleblower Reward Day is observed annually on February 20 in the United States. It is a date focused on public documentation of statutory reward programs that provide financial incentives […]
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World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 through Resolution 62/10, which designated February 20 as […]
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International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is observed annually on February 21. It was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1999 and subsequently recognized by the United […]
