Tuesday 16th February 2021 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Tuesday February 16th 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 16th 2021

Mardi Gras

Folk
International

Mardi Gras falls on the day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

Kyoto Protocol Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Kyoto Protocol Day.

National Buna Day ☕

Celebrates a special traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony called the Buna ceremony.

National Almond Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Almond Day

National do a Grouch a Favor Day

Action
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National do a Grouch a Favor Day

National Pancake Day – IHOP 🥞

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pancake Day – IHOP

Pancake Tuesday 🥞

In Ireland and UK it is a popular custom to make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday.

Carnival Tuesday

International

Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent

Argentina Carnival

Argentina

The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.

Brazil Carnival

Brazil

The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.

Chinese New Year

China

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.

Vasant Panchami

India

5th Day of Magha. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, music, art and culture

Restoration of the State Day

Lithuania

The Act of Independence of Lithuania was signed by the Council of Lithuania on February 16th 1918, proclaiming the restoration of an independent State of Lithuania