February is the second month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar and has 28 days (29 days in a leap year). Although it has the shortest days, February has the most important national and international days and dates.

In this article, special days in February and important days in February in India and also in the world, along with their themes are given here, which will be very useful for you for upcoming government exams and competitive exams.

Important Days and Dates in February in India:

  • Indian Coast Guard Day – February 1
  • Surajkund Crafts Mela from 2 to 18 February 2024
  • Kala Ghoda Arts Festival from 20 to 28 January 2024
  • National Deworming Day – February 10
  • National Productivity Day – February 12
  • National Women’s Day – February 13
  • Taj Mahotsav from 18 to 27 February 2024
  • Foundation Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh – 20 February
  • Central Excise Day – 24th February
  • National Science Day – February 28

Important Days and Dates in February in the World:

  • World Wetlands Day – February 2
  • Rheumatoid Awareness Day – February 2
  • World Cancer Day – 4th February
  • National Day of Sri Lanka – February 4
  • International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation – February 6
  • International Development Week – First full week of February
  • Safer Internet Day – The second day in the second week of February
  • World Pulses Day – February 10
  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science – February 10
  • World Unani Day – February 11
  • Darwin Day – 12th February
  • Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday – February 12
  • World Radio Day – February 13
  • Valentine’s Day – February 14
  • International Epilepsy Day – Second Monday of February
  • International Childhood Cancer Day – 15th February
  • World Social Justice Day – February 20
  • International Mother Language Day – February 21
  • World Scout Day – 22nd February
  • World Thinking Day – February 22
  • World NGO Day – February 27
  • Rare Disease Day – Last day of February

Special Days in February:

  • Rose Day – 7th February
  • Propose Day – 8th February
  • Chocolate Day – 9th February
  • Teddy Day – 10th February
  • Promise Day – 11th February
  • Hug Day – 12th February
  • Kiss Day – 13th February
  • Valentine’s Day – 14th February

List important Days and Dates in February with the Theme:

1. Indian Coast Guard Day:

An important date to remember in February is Indian Coast Guard Day, which is celebrated on February 1 every year. Today marks the Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard.

Indian Coast Guard, established on 1 February 1977, is a maritime armed force under the Ministry of Defence. Rajnath Singh is currently serving as the Defense Minister of India.

2. World Wetlands Day:

World Wetlands Day is an important international day celebrated on February 2 every year to raise public awareness about the vital importance of wetlands to the environment and climate change. This day marks the date of adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971 in Iran, celebrated since 1997.

The theme of World Wetlands Day 2023 is “Wetland Restoration” highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration.

3. Rheumatoid Awareness Day

RA Awareness Day or Rheumatoid Arthritis Day (RA Day) is an important health awareness day organized by the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation (RPF) on February 2 every year since 2013 to create public awareness about the condition of rheumatoid patients. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that usually attacks the joints.

4. Surajkund Crafts Mela:

Surajkund Crafts Mela is the world’s largest handicrafts and handloom festival held in February every year in Faridabad, Haryana. It is a unique festival celebrated with a different theme every year to promote handicrafts and handlooms made by artisans across the country. Artisans from all over the world come here to showcase their diverse cultures and talent. Haryana Tourism and Surajkund Mela Authority jointly organize this fair.

The theme state for the year 2023 is “India’s Ashtalakshmi – North Eastern Region”. The eight states are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

The 36th Surajkund Mela 2024 will be held from February 2 to 18.

5. World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day is an important health day observed on the 4th of February every year to reduce cancer deaths, raise public awareness about cancer, and promote its prevention, detection and treatment. It originated at the World Summit Against Cancer held in Paris on this day in 2000 at the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) initiative.

Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.

Uniting our voices and taking action is the theme of World Cancer Day 2023.

6. National Day of Sri Lanka

National Day of Sri Lanka or Independence Day is celebrated on February 4 to mark Sri Lanka’s political independence from British rule in 1948.

7. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation:

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is an annual United Nations-sponsored day on February 6 to raise awareness and eradicate FGM. It was first introduced in 2003.

The theme of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation for 2023 is “Partnership with Men and Boys to transform Social and gender Norms to End FGM.”

8. International Development Week:

International Development Week has been celebrated in Canada since 1991 on the first full week of February. Every year a large number of Canadians participate in this unique tradition. It was introduced in Canada to inform, inspire and engage Canadians in Canada’s international development and to eradicate poverty and create peace.

International Development Week 2024 runs from 4 to 10 February.

Theme: “Go for the Goals”.

9. Safer Internet Day:

Safer Internet Day has been celebrated on the second day (Tuesday) in the second week of February every year since 2004 to create and maintain a safer Internet world and educate people about online issues such as cyberbullying.

This year Safe Internet Day will be observed on February 6, 2024.

Theme: “Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online”.

10. World Pulses Day:

It is observed on February 10 every year to raise public awareness about the importance of pulses for health and to increase their sustainable production with the aim of promoting food security and nutrition.

World Pulses Day 2023 will be celebrated under the theme “Pulses for a Sustainable Future.”

Pulses are edible seeds, e.g., beans, lentils, chickpeas etc.

11. International Day of Women and Girls in Science:

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on February 10 to promote gender equality and full and equal access to women’s participation in the fields of science, engineering , technology and mathematic.

12. National Deworming Day:

National Deworming Day is celebrated on February 10 every year under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is an awareness campaign for all preschool and school children aged 1 to 19 years about worm infection and treatment of intestinal worms by teachers and Anganwadi workers.

Worm infection or helminth infection is an infection of human intestines. Children between the ages of 1-14 years in India are at risk of developing worm infections.

13. World Unani Day:

This day marks the birth anniversary of renowned Unani physician Hakeem Ajmal Khan, which is celebrated as World Unani Day from 2017.

14. Darwin Day:

Darwin Day is celebrated on February 12, Charles Darwin’s birthday, for his immense contribution to science and to promote science in general. He was a naturalist known as the father of evolution who introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection known as Darwin’s theory of evolution.

15. Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday:

February 12 is a special day in the US to celebrate the birth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

16. National Productivity Day:

National Productivity Council (NPC) organizes National Productivity Day on 12th February every year to create awareness about improving productivity, quality and efficiency and maximizing use of productivity tools and techniques with a modern theme.

The celebration is not limited to one day. The entire week from February 12-18 is being celebrated as National Productivity Week.

Theme 2023: “Productivity, Green Growth and Sustainability: Celebrating India’s G-20 Presidency.”

17. World Radio Day:

It is celebrated on February 13 every year since 2012. UNESCO has dedicated a day to honor radio, the oldest and most widely used news and entertainment source.

The theme of World Radio Day 2023 is “Radio and Peace.”

18. National Women’s Day:

National Women’s Day is celebrated every year on February 13 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the “Nightingale of India” Sarojini Naidu. She was born on the same day in 1879 in Hyderabad. She contributed to India’s freedom struggle.

Sarojini Naidu served as the first woman governor of a state in independent India from 1947 to 1949. She was elected as the first woman president of the Indian National Congress from 1925 to 1926.

19. Valentine’s Day:

Valentine’s Day is a special day celebrated every year on February 14 in many parts of the world. It is a day to celebrate romantic love.

20. International Epilepsy Day:

International Epilepsy Day is a special awareness day held on the 2nd Monday of February every year to raise awareness about epilepsy worldwide.

Epilepsy or seizures is a brain disorder in which you may have symptoms such as abnormal behavior, loss of awareness, and unusual sensations.

International Epilepsy Day 2024 falls on February 12, 2024.

21. International Childhood Cancer Day:

International Childhood Cancer Day is observed every year on February 15 to raise awareness of childhood cancer and to support children and adolescents with cancer and their families.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day 2023 Theme: Better Survival

22. Taj Mahotsav:

Taj Mahotsav is celebrated in Agra for 10 days from February 18 to 27 to promote artisans, crafts and arts. Many visitors come to witness this festival from all over the world. It is a good platform for artists, musicians, dancers and artisans to showcase their talent to the world.

Entry Fee per person Rs. 50/-, Free for below 5 and Foreign tourists.

23. World Social Justice Day:

World Social Justice Day is an international day celebrated on February 20 every year. It is a day to raise awareness of social inequalities and address issues such as unemployment, poverty, exclusion and human rights.

24. Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day:

This day commemorates the statehood of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on 20 February 1987, becoming the 23rd and 24th states of India respectively.

25. International Mother Language Day:

UNESCO has declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism and to preserve and protect the languages people use worldwide.

26. World Scout Day:

World Scout Day is celebrated on February 22 every year. It marks the birthday of founders Robert Baden-Powell and his wife Olave St Clair Baden-Powell

27. World Thinking Day:

All Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrate World Thinking Day or Thinking Day on February 22 every year. It’s International Friends Day and a time to discuss issues facing girls around the world and improve their lives.

World Thinking Day 2023 theme: “Our World, Our Peaceful Future”.

28. Central Excise Day:

Central Excise Day is celebrated in India on 24th February every year to encourage Excise Department employees to perform Central Excise duties better.

29. World NGO Day:

Every year on February 27, NGO volunteers and supporters around the world celebrate World NGO Day to honor all non-governmental and non-profit organizations.

30. National Science Day:

National Science Day is an important national day celebrated on February 28 every year on the day of the discovery of the Raman effect by Nobel Laureate Sir CV Raman.

31. Rare Disease Day:

Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February every year to create awareness about the impact of rare diseases on patients.

Read: Special Days in January

We hope we have covered all the important national and international days that will help you in February. If we have missed any special days in February, feel free to comment in the comment section.

1. What are the most important days and dates in February related to science?

  • National Science Day on February 28

2. What are the important environmental awareness days in February?

  • February 2nd is World Wetlands Day
  • The third Saturday of February is World Pangolin Day
  • The third Sunday of February is World Whale Day
  • February 14th is World Bonobo Day
  • February 15 is World Hippo Day
  • February 27th is International Polar Bear Day

3. What are the important health awareness days in February?

  • Rheumatoid Awareness Day – February 2
  • World Cancer Day – 4th February
  • National Deworming Day – February 10
  • World Unani Day – February 11
  • International Epilepsy Day – Second Monday of February
  • International Childhood Cancer Day – 15th February
  • Rare Disease Day on the last day of February
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