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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
2026-02-11
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a day established by the United Nations to recognize the essential role of women and girls in science and technology.

Carnival of Brazil
2026-02-13
The Carnival of Brazil is a festival held in Rio de Janeiro before Lent and is considered the biggest carnival in the world. The celebration includes vibrant parades, elaborate costumes, music, and street parties.

Valentine's Day
2026-02-14
Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14 in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, and other countries around the world.

International Book Giving Day
2026-02-14
International Book Giving Day aims to increase children’s access to and enthusiasm for books. Share the love of books! #bookgivingday
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Presidents' Day
2026-02-16
Presidents’ Day, celebrated annually on the third Monday in February, honors all the presidents who have served in the United States.

Maslenitsa
2026-02-16
Maslenitsa is a lively Eastern Slavic festival (especially celebrated in Russia) held during the week before Great Lent. Often called “Butter Week” or “Pancake Week,” it’s a time for feasting, visiting friends and family, singing, dancing, and enjoying outdoor winter games.
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Chinese New Year
2026-02-17
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of several Lunar New Years in Asia. It celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar.
2025 is the Year of the Snake.
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Ramadan
2026-02-17
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. During Ramadan, believers abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset, breaking their fast with a meal called iftar each evening.
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Seollal
2026-02-17
Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, is one of Korea’s most important traditional holidays. It typically falls in late January or early February, marking the beginning of the lunar calendar year. The celebration lasts three days, including the day before and after Seollal.

Tết
2026-02-17
Tết, short for Tết Nguyên Đán, is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and the most significant holiday in Vietnam. It marks the arrival of spring and the start of a new lunar calendar year. Typically celebrated in late January or early February, Tết is a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and welcoming good fortune.

Random Acts of Kindness Day
2026-02-17
Random Acts of Kindness Day is a day to celebrate and encourage KINDNESS.
Related Post: Teach Kindness in Your Classroom

World Day of Social Justice
2026-02-20
World Day of Social Justice is a global initiative to promote social justice, equality, and human rights for all people. The day emphasizes the need for fair and inclusive societies, addressing issues such as poverty, gender inequality, and discrimination to create a more just and equitable world.

International Mother Language Day
2026-02-21
International Mother Language Day promotes awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
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World Thinking Day
2026-02-22
World Thinking Day is celebrated by Girl Scouts all over the world. The goal is to bring children together from all over the world to celebrate international friendships, raise money and think about a global theme, which changes yearly.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2026 is “Our Friendship” – celebrating 100 years!

Dragobete
2026-02-24
Dragobete is a Romanian holiday that celebrates the beginning of spring, plus love and romance (Romanian St. Valentine’s Day).

International Polar Bear Day
2026-02-27
International Polar Bear Day raises awareness about the conservation challenges facing polar bears and their Arctic habitats. The day encourages efforts to address climate change and protect the environment to ensure the survival of these iconic Arctic creatures.

Martisor
2026-03-01
Martisor is a traditional Romanian and Bulgarian celebration that takes place on March 1st. It involves the exchange of small decorative tokens, also called “martisoare,” usually red and white intertwined threads adorned with charms or small trinkets. The custom symbolizes the arrival of spring and is believed to bring good luck and health to those who wear the martisoare.

Read Across America Week
2026-03-02
Read Across America Week is a nationwide celebration of reading held each year in early March in the United States. Schools, libraries, and families use the week to spark excitement about books through read-alouds, themed spirit days, book swaps, guest readers, and literacy activities that help kids build a lifelong love of reading.

Hina Matsuri
2026-03-03
Hina Matsuri is a Japanese celebration also called Doll’s Day, Doll Festival, Festival of Dolls, or Girls’ Festival. People pray for the health and happiness of girls.
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Lantern Festival
2026-03-03
The Lantern Festival traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year Spring Festival period, celebrated on the 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month.

World Wildlife Day
2026-03-03
World Wildlife Day is a global celebration that raises awareness about the importance of wildlife and the need for conservation efforts. The day emphasizes the role of diverse species in maintaining ecological balance and highlights the urgent need to combat threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and climate change.

Holi
2026-03-04
Holi is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated across India and other parts of the world, marking the arrival of spring. Participants engage in exuberant festivities, including throwing colored powders and water at each other, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the joyous spirit of the season.

Iditarod
2026-03-07
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual long-distance sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, taking 9-15 days or more.

International Women's Day
2026-03-08
International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. The focal point for this day is to empower women around the world. In some countries, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day to celebrate womanhood.

Harriet Tubman Day
2026-03-10
Harriet Tubman Day is an American holiday in honor of the anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman, observed on March 10 every year.

Mothering Sunday
2026-03-15
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Mothering Sunday (also known as Mothering Day) is a day for honoring mothers. It takes place exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday.

Las Fallas
2026-03-15
Las Fallas is a traditional festival celebrated in Valencia, Spain, known for its elaborate and artistic sculptures called “fallas” that are displayed throughout the city. The festival culminates in the burning of these sculptures in a spectacular bonfire, accompanied by fireworks and lively street celebrations, typically held in mid-March.

World Folktales and Fables Week
2026-03-15
World Folktales and Fables Week is held each year during the third week of March to encourage exploration of the lessons learned from folk tales, fables, myths, and legends from around the world.
The tales vary from culture to culture but often share common morals, themes, and characters.
Check out our Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China book companion!

St. Patrick's Day
2026-03-17
St. Patrick’s Day commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Celebrated globally, it is marked by parades, the wearing of green attire, and various festivities that honor Irish culture and heritage.

Global Recycling Day
2026-03-18
Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet.
