Day Guide for Monday February 27th 2023 What are the holidays on February 27th 2023?

This is our day guide for Monday February 27th 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 27th 2023

International: Clean Monday

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

Dominican Republic: Independence Day

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

Not a Public Holiday

International: Orthodox Lent

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

Kuwait: National Day (in lieu)

as National Day falls on a Saturday, Monday will be a public holiday.

Taiwan: Peace Memorial Day Holiday

This public holiday in Taiwan on February 28th marks the date of an uprising in 1947, that was suppressed by the Republic of China.

Observances on February 27th 2023

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

International: World NGO Day

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

International: Orthodox Lent

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

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 2023
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 58 of 2023
307 days left in 2023
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.
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.
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.