February Holidays and Observances 2024 Calendar

January has flown by and before we know it, it will be time for March holidays. But wait just a minute there—don’t skip the second month of the year. There are so many February holidays and observances to commemorate.

Of course, February is the month of Valentine’s Day and the federal holiday Presidents' Day, and it's when we honor Black History Month too. This year, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and Ash Wednesday also fall in February. And with 2024 being a leap year, we get an entire extra day of fun.

How will you use the extra 24 hours? We say spread it throughout the month so that you can give National Margarita Day, Fettuccine Alfredo Day, Golden Retriever Day, and so many others their due. (There's a National Comfy Day?! We've been missing out!)

While you don’t have to celebrate every special day and week-long or monthly observance, peruse this handy February 2024 calendar with holidays for ideas to make your month more fun and meaningful. Whether you are wondering what awareness month February is (it’s American Heart Month, among others) or when the Superbowl is—or are just pondering the best day to whip up a batch of banana bread—we’ve got you covered with this list.

February 2024 Holidays and Observances

February 1

• National Baked Alaska Day
• National Dark Chocolate Day
• National Freedom Day
• National Serpent Day