Day Guide for Saturday February 27th 2021 What are the holidays on February 27th 2021?

This is our day guide for Saturday February 27th 2021 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 2021

Dominican Republic: Independence Day

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

Regional

India (regional): Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas was a north Indian mystic in the 15th century

Regional

India (regional): Bhumchu Festival

An annual Buddhist festival that is said to predict the fate of Sikkim state for the coming year.

Regional

India (regional): Bir Chilarai Divas

Bir Chilarai was a legendary 16th century general from the Assam Koch royal dynasty

North Korea: Tree Planting Day

This traditional folk festival involves people across North Korea planting trees

Not a Public Holiday

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven

Observances on February 27th 2021

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

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Pokémon Day

Taiwan: Lantern Festival

Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven.

International: World NGO Day

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

USA: National Retro Day

Celebrate National Retro Day by reliving iconic styles and trends from past decades, embracing nostalgia with fashion, music, movies, and more!

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General Information for February 27th 2021
There are 6 public holidays today.
Day 58 of 2021
307 days left in 2021
Week 08 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.
1941 - The 13th Academy Awards marks the first time that the results are kept in sealed envelopes, to prevent the Press from spoiling the surprise. The Oscar for Best Picture goes to Rebecca - the only time a film by Alfred Hitchcock would win an Oscar.
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.