Thursday 11th February 2021 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Thursday February 11th 2021 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on February 11th 2021

National Emergency Number Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Emergency Number Day

Inventors Day 💡

You don't need a lighbulb moment to realize that Inventors Day also honors Thomas Edison.

Fat Thursday

Folk
Poland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fat Thursday.

National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk day

National Make a Friend Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Make a Friend Day

National Peppermint Patty Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Peppermint Patty Day

National Shut-In Visitation Day

General
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Shut-In Visitation Day

National White Shirt Day

Clothing
USA

This observance marks the end of an autoworker strike at General Motors that led to the formation of the UAW union in 1937.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Celebrates the achievements of women in science and also promotes equal access for women and girls into the science fields.

Chinese New Year

International

The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Youth Day

Cameroon

A public holiday to recognise and honour the role of young people to the future of Cameroon

Islamic Revolution Day

Iran

Islamic Revolution Day is a public holiday in Iran observed on the 22nd day of the Persian month of Bhaman(February 11th). It is the National Day of Iran and marks the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

Japan National Foundation Day

Japan

Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC

Armed Forces Day

Liberia

In 1957 an Act of National Legislature, declared February 11th as Armed Forces Day to be observed as a National Holiday

Korean New Year

South Korea

Known as Seollal, Korean New Year is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar. It is the most important of the traditional Korean holidays

Lateran Treaty Day

Vatican City

Lateran Treaty Day is a public holiday observed in Vatican City on February 11th. It marks the 1929 signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as a sovereign state.

Tet Nguyen Dan

Vietnam

Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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Day Guide for Thursday February 11th 2021