Day Guide for Saturday February 18th 2023 What are the holidays on February 18th 2023?

This is our day guide for Saturday February 18th 2023 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 18th 2023

International: Israk Mikraj

Isra and Mi'raj marks the Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and the ascent into heaven

International: Maha Shivaratri

According to Hindu mythology, Shivaratri symbolizes the wedding day of Lord Shiva.

Gambia: Independence Day

Gambia gained full independence from colonial Britain on 18 February 1965.

Iran: Eid al-Mab'ath

Muslims in Iran and across the globe commemorate the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Mab’ath — the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen as God’s messenger.

Sierra Leone: Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is dedicated to commemorate and appreciate the Armed Forces who fought in the second world war and 11 years of civil war in Sierra Leone.

Observances on February 18th 2023

United Kingdom: Drink Wine Day

Whatever it is, you can definitely wine about it today. It’s National Drink Wine Day.

USA: National Battery Day

Introduced to appreciate the convenience batteries have introduced to people's lives.

USA: National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

International: World Pangolin Day

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

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General Information for February 18th 2023
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 49 of 2023
316 days left in 2023
Week 07 of the year
On this Day in History
1991 - Another London rail disaster happens when an IRA bomb explodes by the barrier line to platforms 3 and 4.
1979 - Snow falls in the Sahara Desert in southern Algeria for the first and only recorded time.
1965 - The Gambia is admitted to the Commonwealth as an independent state, with Queen Elizabeth II as its Head of State.
1885 - Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published for the first time.