Day Guide for Monday February 19th 2018 What are the holidays on February 19th 2018?

This is our day guide for Monday February 19th 2018 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?

Holidays on February 19th 2018

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: Green Monday

Also known as Ash Monday. Clean Monday begins the season of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Churches

International: President's Day

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

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Canada (regional): Family Day

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

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Canada (regional): Nova Scotia Heritage Day

Heritage Day 2018 recognizes Mona Parsons, the only Canadian woman to be imprisoned by the Germans during the Second World War

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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.

Gambia: Independence Day Holiday Holiday

Second day of holidays to mark Gambia's independence from Britain

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India (regional): Chahhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Birthday of the creator of the Maratha nation. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan

Kosovo: Independence Day (in lieu)

Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17th 2008

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.

Vietnam: Tet Holiday

Additional holiday to mark Tet as it falls just before a weekend in 2018

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General Information for February 19th 2018
There are 11 public holidays today.
Day 50 of 2018
315 days left in 2018
Week 08 of the year
On this Day in History
1997 - China's reformist Deng Xiaoping dies at the age of 92, but his combination of official defence of Communism and de facto free market policies continue to mould Chinese history.
1985 - The first episode of the British soap opera EastEnders is broadcast.
1968 - The High Court awards compensation to 62 children born with thalidomide-induced deformities. The 'Children of Thalidomide' were just one of the world-shaping events featured in Billy Joel's song We Didn't Start the Fire.
1674 - England and the Netherlands sign a treaty ending the Third Anglo-Dutch War. As part of the agreement, the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam is transferred to England, and renamed New York.