Day Guide for Thursday February 27th 2020 What are the holidays on February 27th 2020?

This is our day guide for Thursday February 27th 2020 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 27th 2020

Dominican Republic: Independence Day

The Dominican Independence War gave the Dominican Republic autonomy from Haiti on 27 February 1844

Kuwait: Public Holiday

A holiday as the day falls between a public holiday and the weekend.

Observances on February 27th 2020

USA: National Chili Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chili Day

USA: National Kahlua Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Kahlua Day

USA: National Polar Bear Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Polar Bear Day

USA: National Strawberry Day

It's National Strawberry Day in the USA today! The fruit is fat free and cholesterol free!

USA: Pokémon Day

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International: World NGO Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World NGO Day.

International: National Toast Day

Celebrate National Toast Day with creative toppings and toasting techniques, and savor the deliciousness of this beloved breakfast staple.

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General Information for February 27th 2020
There are 2 public holidays today.
Day 58 of 2020
308 days left in 2020
Week 09 of the year
On this Day in History
2003 - In the UK, Rowan Williams is enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Anglican Church.
2002 - Much-loved comedian Spike Milligan dies.
1939 - The 7th Academy Awards are held at the Biltmore Hotel, Hollywood, LA. It's the first time that films opening over a period of an entire year are covered (previously, the release dates fell from mid-year to mid-year). Frank Capra's It Happened One Night becomes the first film to win the 'top five' awards.
1812 - The poet Lord Byron gives his first address as a member of the UK House of Lords, in defence of Luddite violence in his home county of Nottinghamshire.