Monday 16th February 2026 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Monday February 16th 2026 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 2026

Fastelavn

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fastelavn

Fasching

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Fasching.

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.

Maslenitsa

Folk
Russia

An unofficial holiday, this is the Russian equivalent of Mardi Gras that takes place the week before Lent.

Washington's Birthday

Washington's Birthday is an American federal holiday on the third Monday in February that began in 1796 to honor George Washington.

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

Carnival Monday

International

The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday

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.

President's Day

American Samoa

The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.

Brazil Carnival

Brazil

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

Family Day

Canada

A provincial statutory holiday observed on the third Monday in February in most provinces

Louis Riel Day

Canada

Honours Louis Riel, the Métis leader, who led a provisional government and led negotiations that paved the way for the province's entry into Confederation in 1870.