Day Guide for Tuesday February 17th 2026

This is our day guide for Tuesday February 17th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening around the world on day 48 of 2026.

Holidays on February 17th 2026

International: Carnival. Carnival Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes place on the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent
International: Chinese New Year. 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.
International: Shrove Tuesday. In Ireland and UK it is a popular custom to make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Not a Public Holiday
International: Korean New Year. 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
Argentina: Carnival Tuesday. The Carnival is an annual festival in Argentina held on the days before Ash Wednesday.
Brazil: Carnival. Second day of Carnival. The streets of Rio de Janeiro erupt with colour and noise as Carnival ushers in the Easter period.
Kosovo: Independence Day. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17th 2008
Libya: February 17th Revolution. The start of the Libyan Civil War on February 17th 2011, when demonstrators were killed by government forces.
Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar. Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

Not a Public Holiday

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

Public sector only

USA (regional): Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before the start of Lent, came to North America as a French Catholic tradition
Vietnam: Tet Nguyen Dan. Tet is Vietnamese New Year and is the most important festival and public holiday in Vietnam

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Observances on February 17th 2026

  • USA: National Pancake Day – IHOP
  • United Kingdom: Pancake Tuesday
  • International: Mardi Gras
  • Trinidad and Tobago: Mardi Gras
  • International: Lunar New Year
  • USA: National Cabbage Day
  • USA: National Random Acts of Kindness Day
  • USA: National PTA Founders Day

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