Day Guide for Monday February 12th 2018

This is our day guide for Monday February 12th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 43 of 2018.

Holidays on February 12th 2018

International: Carnival Monday. The Carnival is an annual festival held in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the days before Ash Wednesday
Andorra: Carnival. 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 Monday. The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.
Brazil: Carnival. The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.

Regional

Canada (regional): Family Day. British Columbia only. The date of the second Monday in February was chosen through an online poll arranged by the provincial government

Not a Public Holiday

Germany: Fasching. Carnivals are held in some German cities to celebrate and party before the start of Lent
Japan: National Foundation Day (in lieu). Japan's National Day marks the traditional date on which according to legend Emperor Jimmu founded Japan in 660 BC
Myanmar: Union Day. Under the leadership of Bogyoke Aung San Burma was unified in 1947

Not a Public Holiday

Trinidad and Tobago: Carnival Monday. Carnival takes place in Trinidad and Tobago on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday

Public sector only

USA (regional): Lincoln's Birthday. Abraham Lincoln, was born on February 12th 1809 in LaRue county, Kentucky. He became the 16th president of the United States in 1860

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There are no observances today.

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