Day Guide for Monday February 20th 2023

This is our day guide for Monday February 20th 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 51 of 2023.

Holidays on February 20th 2023

International: President's Day. The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday.
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
International: Fasching. Carnivals are held in some German cities to celebrate and party before the start 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. A provincial statutory holiday observed on the third Monday in February in most provinces

Regional

Canada (regional): Louis Riel Day. 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.

Regional

Canada (regional): Nova Scotia Heritage Day. The third Monday in February is a holiday in Nova Scotia to celebrate the heritage of the province
Gibraltar: Winter Midterm Bank Holiday. Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthday

Regional

India (regional): Mizoram State Day. On February 20th 1987, Mizoram became the 23rd state of India.

Regional

India (regional): Statehood Day. Arunachal Pradesh. Statehood Day commemorates the granting of statehood on February 20th 1987
Mongolia: Bituun Holiday. Tsagaan Sar, which translates to "white month," is a significant family holiday for Mongolians, celebrated according to the lunar calendar. Its date varies each year, as the celebration is linked to the first day of spring in the lunar calendar. In modern times, this holiday lasts for three days.
Puerto Rico: National Heroes' Day. This public holiday celebrates several key figures from Puerto Rico's history who all had their own public holiday until 2014.

Not a Public Holiday

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

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Observances on February 20th 2023

  • USA: National Cherry Pie Day
  • USA: National Love Your Pet Day
  • United Nations: World Day of Social Justice  
  • USA: National Muffin Day
  • Russia: Maslenitsa
  • Germany: Fasching
  • USA: Washington's Birthday
  • USA: Washington's Birthday

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