Day Guide for Wednesday February 22nd 2023 What are the holidays on February 22nd 2023?

This is our day guide for Wednesday February 22nd 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 22nd 2023

International: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

Algeria: Day of Fraternity and Cohesion

Commemorates the anniversary of the mass demonstrations that would lead to the removal of President Bouteflika from power in April 2019.

Bhutan: Losar Holiday

Second day of public holidays to mark the lunar new year

Bhutan: Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty the King Holiday

Second day of public holidays to mark the birthday of the King of Bhutan

Not a Public Holiday

International: Lent

Lent marks the start of the Easter cycle in the Christian Church

Mongolia: Tsagaan Sar Holiday

Mongol New Year is celebrated over the first three days of the lunar year

Saint Lucia: Independence Day

Marks the island's independence from Great Britain on February 22nd 1979

Saudi Arabia: Foundation Day

From 2022, this holiday will mark the foundation of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Mohammed ibn Saud.

Observances on February 22nd 2023

USA: National Cook a Sweet Potato Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cook a Sweet Potato Day

USA: National Margarita Day

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

International: Founders Day

Marks the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouts movement.

International: World Thinking Day

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

USA: Supermarket Employee Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Supermarket Employee Day.

International: Single Tasking Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Single Tasking Day.

USA: Walking the Dog Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Walking the Dog Day.

International: Ash Wednesday

Marks the beginning of lent. Marking the forehead with ash represents regret for past sins.

Japan: National Cat Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cat Day in Japan

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General Information for February 22nd 2023
There are 8 public holidays today.
Day 53 of 2023
312 days left in 2023
Week 08 of the year
On this Day in History
2002 - Legendary animator Chuck Jones dies.
1953 - Actor Nigel Planer is born. His most famous creation remains Neil, the hapless hippy from BBC2's sitcom The Young Ones.
1923 - the first public appearance of the famous Great Northern Railway Class A1 Pacific steam locomotive Flying Scotsman.
1732 - George Washington, the first president of the USA, is born (d. 1799).